St. Petersburg [Russia], January 30 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia does not want war, and the western countries that impose it are just pursuing their selfish aspirations, Russian Security Council Nikolai Patrushev said Sunday.

"We do not want war. And we do not need it at all. And those who impose it, especially from the West, they pursue their selfish fabrications," Patrushev told reporters.

Also Read | Canada Protests: All You Need to Know About Anti-Vaccine Protests By Thousands Including Truckers in The Country.

Remarks that Russia allegedly poses a threat to Ukraine are completely absurd, he added.

"Currently, they say that Russia threatens Ukraine. Complete nonsense. There is no threat. Ukrainians themselves, including officials, say that there is no threat," Patrushev told reporters.

Also Read | Chinese New Year 2022 Greetings: How to Wish Happy Year Of The Tiger in the Chinese Language? Know Festive CNY Phrases & Lines To Use as Lunar Year Wishes.

The official added that the US is set to supply Ukraine with arms and is not concerned about possible losses.

"No, American officials state that there is a threat and that they are ready to fight, providing [Kiev] with weapons to the last Ukrainian. They do not care what losses each side will incur or not," Patrushev said. (ANI/Sputnik)

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)