Putin Threatens to Arm Countries Against Western Targets

Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the West’s delivery of long-range weapons to Ukraine, threatening to arm countries capable of attacking Western targets. At a press conference, Putin suggested a possible asymmetric response and dismissed the notion of attacking NATO members. He criticized Germany's tank deliveries to Ukraine and downplayed the significance of US presidential election outcomes on US-Russia relations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the West’s delivery of long-range weapons to Ukraine, warning that Moscow could arm countries capable of striking Western targets.

At a press conference, Putin condemned the move by Western nations, including the US, to allow Ukraine to attack Russian territory, calling it a grave miscalculation.

He suggested that Russia might respond asymmetrically by providing similar weapons to other regions.

Putin dismissed suggestions of attacking NATO members, criticized Germany for delivering tanks to Ukraine, and reiterated that Russia did not start the conflict in Ukraine, blaming a 2014 pro-Western revolution.

He declined to disclose Russian battlefield losses, claimed Ukraine's losses are five times higher, and discussed the sensitive issue of military casualties in Russia.

Commenting on the death of AFP journalist Arman Soldin, Putin offered to help investigate the incident.

He also dismissed the impact of US presidential election outcomes on US-Russia relations and criticized the conviction of former US President Donald Trump as politically motivated.

Finally, Putin mentioned ongoing US-Russia negotiations for a possible prisoner exchange involving US journalist Evan Gershkovich.