Putin Says West’s “Coup d’etat” In Ukraine Triggered War

During Russia’s flagship annual economic forum in St. Petersburg, President Vladimir Putin engaged with senior editors from international news agencies on June 5th, addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Putin asserted that the war in Ukraine stemmed from what he termed a “state coup,“ which he accused the United States of orchestrating. Emphasizing his perspective, Putin stated that the conflict originated with an “unconstitutional coup d’etat“ in Ukraine, highlighting what he viewed as the starting point of the turmoil. He further contended that Russia was not the instigator of the war but rather responded to subsequent developments, including the decision by Crimea residents to secede from Ukraine. This statement comes amidst ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with Russia having initiated a military operation in February 2022 and asserting territorial claims over parts of Ukraine not recognized internationally. #russia #putin #russiaukrainewar #worldnews n18oc_world n18oc_crux CRUX is your daily video news guide to the big events that are shaping our world. We track news, geopolitics, diplomacy and defence strategies and explain how they shape national policies. Crux makes sense of global developments, and analyses their impact on daily lives. Follow CRUX on Telegram: Follow CRUX on Instagram (@): Follow CRUX on Facebook: #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on Also watch: Crux Decode: Crux : Crux Most Watched: