- Kremlin says Putin did not raise idea of Ukraine being put under temporary administration with Trump.
- Says Ukrainian army is out of control and not heeding orders from Ukraine’s leadership.
- Says armed nationalist forces in Ukraine are gaining strength which is why Putin mentioned idea of temporary external administration.
- Says Ukraine is continuing to strike Russian energy targets despite moratorium on attacks.
- Says Russia reserves right to pull out of the moratorium on energy strikes if Kiev violates accord.
- Says Russia is respecting the agreement for now and is not striking Ukrainian energy targets.
- Says it would be however illogical to stand by and watch Ukraine strike Russian energy targets ‘every night’.
This article was written by Giuseppe Dellamotta at www.forexlive.com.
