Headline RoundupFebruary 1st, 2022

Putin Accuses US, NATO of Ignoring Russian Security Concerns on Ukraine

Summary from the AllSides News Team

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that the U.S. and other European countries hadn't adequately considered Russia's concerns and demands regarding Ukraine.

Putin alleged that "fundamental Russian concerns were ignored" by the U.S. and other members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). He also claimed that the most important objective for the U.S. "is to contain Russia’s development," while adding his "hope that we will eventually find a solution" to the Ukraine tensions. Russia wants NATO to exclude Ukraine from membership and agree to withdraw forces from Eastern Europe and refrain from deploying weapons near the Russian border. Putin's remarks followed a heated U.N. Security Council meeting Monday between American and Russian diplomats.  The State Department said Monday that it received a follow-up from Russia to a U.S. proposal sent last week on how to defuse tensions and hold more negotiations in response to Russia's demands. Russia has more than 100,000 troops near Ukraine’s borders, and the U.S. and NATO have warned of a potential invasion soon.

Putin's comments were covered prominently across the spectrum Tuesday. Some right-rated outlets framed Putin's criticisms as being more accusatory and critical of the U.S. position. Reports from left- and center-rated sources more often highlighted Putin's expressed intent to eventually find a non-violent solution and pledge that Russia will not start a war over Ukraine. 

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