The Rhymes and Routes Christmas Message, 2021

 

At extreme short notice, and at a time when he addresses his own press conference in Moscow, we are gratified to welcome President Vladimir Putin of Russia to Rhymes and Routes once again to deliver our Christmas message. His message is unedited, even where he criticises Rhymes and Routes.

On behalf of the Russian people, I extend season's greetings to the people of UK. I am persuaded to write this message not because I like this blog, but because I still not getting articles printed in Western press. Blogmeister here is speaking badly of me sometimes, but this is better than nothing. 

I want everyone in UK to know that we in Russia are not seeking war with them. Situation in Ukraine is not our fault. It is all due to Fascist government in Ukraine who want to invade Russia and occupy Kremlin. Do you really expect us to take this lying down? Of course we say Nyet. Nor are we happy to let Ukraine join NATO. How would they like it if we joined?

No, we are a peace loving people with a peace loving government. All our military actions have been defensive. Our assertive action in Crimea, if you remember that, was example of attack being the best kind of defence.

But - this is Christmas time! I would like to spread hope and peace everywhere, especially to UK, where we have so many good friends. One is brilliant Nigel Farage and the others are Reform Party UK. They were once called the Brexit Party and they done wonders for world peace by helping get UK out of EU; they have not taken UK out of NATO yet, but I give them time. I was so happy when Brexit Party did not sign letter attacking Iran for holding EU nationals on what they say are are unjust charges. That would have upset me, and they understood that.

I must finish. I am a busy man. I would like for Rednev to know that he is still invited to sing at Kremlin Christmas party. He did not respond to invitation last time. As for Blogmeister, I would like him to move to Ukraine and join Ukrainian Army. That way, if freedom-loving, non-aggressive Russian troops take him prisoner, I get to meet him face to face - for a short time.

I finish now by saying that I hope the Russian and British people become better friends. Believe me, if you knew what we could do, you'd better be friends! Have a wonderful Christmas! Happy 2022!

С Рождеством! С новым годом!