Russian President Putin called on the Ukrainian army on Friday (February 25).

According to Reuters, Putin made the above statements when making speeches with the people of the country at a meeting with the Russian Security Council.

He said: "I once again called on the Ukrainian military and armed forces to do not let the new Nazis and Ukrainian extreme nationalists use your children, wives and elders as human shields, and hold power on myself.In your hands, then we will be easier to reach an agreement. "

Putin also said that the performance of Russian soldiers in Ukraine is" brave and professional. "