West's Ambassadors Line Up For Putin Amid Ukraine-Russia War | Envoys Present Credentials In Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed dissatisfaction with the deteriorating relations between Russia and Western countries during a Kremlin ceremony where he accepted the credentials of new ambassadors. The strained ties, exacerbated by Russia's offensive against Ukraine, were evident as Putin swore in diplomats from countries such as Britain and Germany, both of which have faced tensions with Moscow. Putin acknowledged the challenging times due to Western sanctions imposed on Russia and highlighted historical relations with the UK, expressing hope for improvement. He also lamented Germany's reduced reliance on Russian energy and addressed strained communication with Sweden, which is preparing to join NATO. Additionally, Putin expressed regret over strained ties with South Korea, signaling a willingness to improve relations. The diplomatic exchanges underscored the complex geopolitical landscape and ongoing challenges in Russia's foreign relations. #putinspeech #vladmirputin #russia #ukraine #westerncountries #kremlin #nato #germany #sweden #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: https://bit.ly/3fnlLua Follow CRUX on Instagram (@crux.india): https://bit.ly/3qSFx1K Follow CRUX on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Lte7iF #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com https://bit.ly/2Y4QccL Also watch: Crux Decode: https://bit.ly/3MjzIoG Crux+ : https://bit.ly/35mm97B Crux Most Watched: https://bit.ly/3KhJ8iX