MOSCOW, November 4. /TASS/. The success of Russia’s growth, the response to the lawlessness of the West’s expansion, and dependency of the Kiev regime, which is bracing for "harsh times," were among Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov’s key statements on National Unity Day.
The Kremlin spokesman spoke at the Znanie (Knowledge) educational marathon on the sidelines of the International RUSSIA EXPO, which was unveiled at the VDNKh (the Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy) and also answered questions from the audience.
Russia’s successes and prospects
Russia’s future will never be easy, but "it will be the future of a very strong, self-reliant, independent, self-confident, modern, and wealthy country."
Russia is a powerful country that demonstrates its strength and "every day adds new elements to it."
Russia’s economy is projected to grow by 2.8% by the end of the year, which is "a tremendous and unexpected result even for the government."
"Russia’s economy in tatters" is only in the imagination of the US authorities, as in reality this is not true.
All the regions are vigorously working on their own advancement in a wide range of areas, such as industry, culture and education.
The Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, as well as the Zaporozhye and Kherson Regions, are integrating into Russia at a rapid pace: "in regard to the economy, education, culture, finances and security, the regions are rapidly integrating into the country."
Response to Western provocation
Russia initially made a lot of mistakes, expecting an equal partnership with the West, and "it was bullied quite a lot in the world." "We used to be too weak to convey the truth, we were not quite convincing, as the lies, which dominated, dampened our truth."
Russia had warned NATO that it would not tolerate its enlargement and its military infrastructure buildup close to Russian borders, but after the eighth wave of expansion, the situation became unacceptable.
NATO will always remain a "weapon of confrontation" rather than a tool for peace.
Russia’s response to the West’s acts of provocation is proportionate to "how lawlessness on the part of the collective West is increasing."
Gloomy prospects for Kiev
Ukraine assured the West that Russia can be defeated on the battlefield, but "it is obvious now that it is impossible."
Ukraine is a miserable country as "another country thinks, what kind of government it should have, and pays, like a taxi fare, to make sure that such a government comes to power."
Kiev is bracing for the harsh times, as against the backdrop of the Middle East crisis, the priorities are changing, "obviously, Kiev regime can no longer use its dependent approach and will no longer be able to dominate the world arena with its dependency."
Western capitals are beginning to wonder about funding Ukraine in the future, "and this is where they found themselves at a moment of dissonance."
Russia did not start the war with Ukraine, for which the Kiev regime is responsible, it is putting an end to it, and this is a conceptual truth "which we all have to convey both in our country, to all our friends, and around the world."
Kiev criminals will be brought to justice they deserve and will serve it "where they have to.".