Putin: Ukraine Has a Right to Security, But Not At Russia’s Expense

President Vladimir Putin said he believes that Ukraine has a right to security, but that he won’t allow Russia to be threatened. 

“Every country, including Ukraine, has the right to choose its own means of defense and to ensure its own security. Is that correct?” Absolutely correct,” the Russian leader said on Thursday. “Are we denying Ukraine this right? No. But it is unacceptable, if it comes at Russia's expense."

He continued, "Ukraine believes it will benefit from joining NATO. We say this threatens our security. Let's devise. . .