Mexico Representative at UN: A diplomatic solution is the only way of drawing away from the precipice, which would be a war in Europe.
>Putin is protecting people who live in Ukraine, who speak Russian
He even made a point in his speech that the Russian language itself was being replaced in shops and other places. These people are trying to erase history and traditions there just like they are doing in the United States.
Putin [latest speech]: We will strive to demilitarize, and de-nazify Ukraine. And also bring to justice those who have committed numerous bloody crimes against civilians, including citizens of the Russian Federation.
Putin [latest speech]: Whoever tries to interfere with us, let alone create threats for our country, for our nation, must know that Russia's response will be immediate, and it will lead you to such consequences that you've never faced before in your history.
Putin [latest speech]: The U.S. is an empire of lies, and they have very direct, blunt force. We often say in Russia, 'yes you have the force, but you don't have the brain'. We need to rely on justice and truth that is on our side.
I got that from the RT stream/English translation. Here is the link. Putin speech starts about 80 minutes back.