He attacked Ukraine as a “fifth column” of Russian “scum and traitors.” And says, “The West, collectively, is trying to fracture our society … to provoke a civil conflict in Russia by means of the fifth column.” he said. And adds that “The goal is Russia’s collapse.”
Biden labels Putin “war criminal”
Friday President Biden approved a large increase in military aid to Ukraine. And when a reporter asked Biden if Putin was a war criminal. Biden said in response “I think he is a war criminal.”
Biden was highlighting the attacks on civilians operating in Ukraine. Civilians mainly women and children have suffered a large number of losses. And Russian bombs appear to be targeting hospitals and other non-military buildings.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov addressed reporters in Moscow with Putin’s response.
“We hear and see statements that are actually personal insults to President Putin.”
“Given such irritability from Mr. Biden, his fatigue and sometimes forgetfulness…fatigue that leads to aggressive statements, we will not make harsh assessments, so as not to cause more aggression.”
