New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Ukrainian Army to take power in the country and negotiate peace with Moscow. Putin said in the discussions during the Russian Security Council meeting on Friday, it would be easier to negotiate with the Ukrainian Army than with politicians in Kiev.

Take the power into your own hands! the Russian President said, arguing that the army would be a better negotiating partner than a bunch of drug-addicts and neo-Nazis who he claimed have entrenched themselves in Kiev, and have been holding the people hostage.

He also accused the Kiev Government and neo-Nazis of using civilians as human shields amid Russia’s offensive in Ukraine. According to the media reports, Putin said the Ukrainian military must not allow the Government to use their children, wives and loved ones as human shields as tactics. He insisted Kiev is using during Moscow’s military operation.

I would like to commend the efficiency of Russian armed forces, they have been acting honourably, heroically and they are effective and efficient at protecting the Russian people and their homeland, Putin said.