Putin Warns Against Western Arms Deliveries to Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Western arms deliveries to Ukraine are a 'very dangerous step.' He expressed concerns about the control over these weapons, particularly highlighting Germany and the United States' involvement. Putin refuted claims that Russia started the war, attributing it to a 2014 pro-Western revolution and subsequent events.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning regarding Western arms deliveries to Ukraine, labeling the move as 'a very dangerous step.' Speaking in Saint Petersburg, Putin expressed concerns over the control and usage of these weapons by their donors.

Several nations, including Germany and the United States, have recently approved Ukraine's use of Western-supplied arms to counter a new Russian offensive in northeast Ukraine.

Putin criticized Germany's involvement, highlighting the ethical implications given the historical context of World War II.

He also blamed a 2014 pro-Western revolution and subsequent events for the conflict, refuting claims that Russia initiated the war.