Putin Blames US and EU for Ukraine Crisis at Kremlin Ceremony.

Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the US and EU ambassadors at a Kremlin ceremony, blaming their countries for the deterioration of relations since Russia's intervention in Ukraine. Putin accused the US of supporting the 2014 revolution in Ukraine, which led to the current conflict, and told the EU ambassador that the bloc initiated a geopolitical confrontation with Russia. Putin also urged Denmark to support Russia's proposal for an independent international commission to investigate the Nord Stream pipeline blasts. Despite the complex situation in the world, Putin said Russia was open to constructive partnership with every country and would not isolate itself.