Putin's statement that he will respond in kind to pressure reflects a calculation that is, at least, unambiguously clear.

Putin on External Pressure: We Will Return It Double

Russian President Vladimir Putin made remarks on external pressure during a meeting with Alexey Likhachev, CEO of Rosatom. "We will ultimately return the pressure doubled," Putin stated.

Likhachev, discussing the organization's future prospects, said: "This is precisely the moment when we must move forward. The tighter the external pressure, the more substantial our achievements will be."

Putin built upon Likhachev’s remarks, adding: "We will return all pressure doubled."

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