Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a stark warning on Thursday, cautioning Western nations about the potential for nuclear conflict amidst escalating tensions over Ukraine.
In a speech addressing lawmakers and elites, Putin accused the West of meddling in Russia’s affairs and failing to grasp the seriousness of the situation.
Putin Warm Amid Plan To Send Troops To Ukraine By Macron
Putin’s warning came in response to French President Emmanuel Macron’s suggestion of sending ground troops to Ukraine, a proposal rejected by several Western countries. Putin emphasized Russia’s capability to strike Western targets with nuclear weapons and highlighted the catastrophic consequences of such a conflict.
“(Western nations) must realize that we also have weapons that can hit targets on their territory. All this threatens a conflict with the use of nuclear weapons and the destruction of civilization. Don’t they get that?!” Putin exclaimed.
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Putin Boast About Russia’s Nuclear Arsenal
With the upcoming presidential election, Putin boasted about Russia’s modernized nuclear arsenal, claiming it to be the world’s largest. He underscored the readiness of Russia’s strategic nuclear forces and the deployment of new-generation hypersonic nuclear weapons.
Expressing visible anger, Putin drew historical parallels, warning Western politicians to remember the failed invasions of Adolf Hitler and Napoleon Bonaparte.
Russian President Criticizes Western Politicians
He criticized Western politicians for their perceived lack of understanding of the realities of war, highlighting Russia’s unique security challenges over the last three decades.
The warning comes amidst heightened tensions between Russia and the West, with concerns over the implications for global security. Analysts suggest that Putin’s remarks reflect Russia’s determination to assert its power and deter Western intervention in Ukraine.
The international community closely watches as tensions continue to escalate, with fears of a potential nuclear conflict looming large. As diplomatic efforts falter and rhetoric intensifies, the world braces for the uncertain future of Russo-Western relations.