Putin said he is closely watching the "increasing militarization of Europe" and promised to "respond to threats"
AFP reported that Putin said on Thursday at a forum in Sochi, a city in southern Russia, that the Kremlin is closely watching the "increasing militarization of Europe" and pledged that Russia will "respond to threats." Putin also said, "The response to threats will be at least very impactful."
Russian President Putin said on Thursday that Russia is closely watching the "increasing militarization of Europe" and pledged to "respond to threats."
AFP reported that Putin said on Thursday at a forum in Sochi, a city in southern Russia, that the Kremlin is closely watching the "increasing militarization of Europe" and pledged that Russia will "respond to threats." Putin also said, "The response to threats will be at least very impactful." He said, "I mean response, Russia has never initiated military confrontation on its own."
Putin also accused Europe of blocking the resolution of the war in Ukraine, saying that Europe is allowing the conflict to "escalate continuously."
Putin said that Russia is fighting against "the entire NATO alliance" in Ukraine, and Russian forces are advancing on the front lines.
Additionally, Putin accused Ukrainian forces of launching attacks around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The nuclear power plant is currently under Russian control and has been without electricity for more than a week. Putin threatened to attack Ukraine's energy infrastructure in response.
In his opening speech, Putin also reviewed the roots of the conflict, accusing the "so-called victors" at the end of the Cold War of trying to impose unilateral and subjective concepts of security on everyone. Putin argued, "This is not only the true root of the Ukraine conflict, but also the true root of many other serious conflicts in the early 21st century," and stated that he defends a "multipolar world" against the West.
After President Trump took office, he tried to improve relations with Moscow to seek a solution to the Ukraine war, and Putin's attitude toward Washington softened.
Putin said, "It is well known that there are many differences between our two countries. We do not share views on many global issues. For major powers, this is normal." He also believed that the Trump administration, which was oriented towards "national interests," adopted a "rational" approach.
However, Putin believes that the delivery of US long-range "Tomahawk" missiles to Kyiv will lead to a "new round of tension escalation" between Moscow and Washington, as US officials had considered selling these weapons to European countries, which would then be sent to Ukraine. Russian president warned that using "Tomahawk" missiles without direct involvement of US military personnel is impossible. This would mean new tension escalation... especially in the relationship between Russia and the United States.
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