Russia's President Putin warned America that providing long-range missiles to Ukraine would not change anything on the battlefield. Putin emphasized Russia's military strength, India's strategic independence, and global relations.
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned America that providing long-range missiles (long-range missiles) to Ukraine will not change the situation on the battlefield (war zone). Putin stated that this would severely affect relations (relations) between Russia and America, but the Russian military is continuously gaining an advantage in its position.
Speaking at the international foreign policy experts' forum in Sochi's Black Sea Resort (Black Sea Resort), Putin said that the potential supply of American Tomahawk cruise missiles (Tomahawk cruise missiles) to Kyiv would signal a ‘‘new level of confrontation (new level of confrontation)’’. He clarified that even if these missiles could harm Russia, the Russian air defense system (air defense system) would soon counter the new threat.
Putin emphasized that this is not an event that will alter the balance of power (balance of power) on the battlefield. According to him, the Russian army is slowly and steadily gaining an advantage against Ukraine.
Putin's Response to Being Called a 'Paper Tiger'
Responding to a question about US President Donald Trump calling Russia a ‘‘paper tiger’’ (paper tiger), Putin said that Russia is facing not just Ukraine, but the entire NATO alliance (NATO alliance). He also recalled that the summit meeting (summit meeting) with Trump in Alaska helped find ways for a potential resolution to the Ukrainian crisis (Ukraine crisis). Putin reiterated the proposal to extend the nuclear treaty (nuclear treaty) and stated that this step would be beneficial for both countries.
Putin's Sharp Reaction to US Tariffs
Putin criticized US tariff (tariff) policies, stating that high tariffs (high tariff) on countries trading with Russia would increase global prices (global prices). This would force the US Federal Reserve (Federal Reserve) to keep interest rates high, thereby slowing down US economic growth (economic growth).
He also stated that countries like India and China maintain their sovereignty (sovereignty) and will not change their policies despite US pressure. Putin emphasized that India would never allow itself to be humiliated (humiliated).
Putin Praises Indian Policies
Addressing India directly, the Russian President said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PM Narendra Modi) would never succumb to external pressure. He stated, ‘‘India will never allow itself to be humiliated.’’ Putin also clarified that India's strategic autonomy (strategic autonomy) and sovereignty (sovereignty) should be respected.
Putin said that there are ‘‘special’’ relations between India and Russia, and the strategic partnership (strategic partnership) between the two countries will remain b. He praised India's active role on the global stage and its balanced approach in its security policies.
Russia's Military Situation
Putin stated that the Russian army is gradually strengthening its position on the battlefield. He said that Russia is fighting not only Ukraine but the entire NATO alliance. Putin expressed confidence in Russia's air and missile defense capabilities (air and missile defense capabilities) and said that even with the arrival of American Tomahawk missiles, the balance of power on the battlefield would not be affected.
He also stated that Russia aims to maintain positive economic growth (economic growth) despite Western sanctions (Western sanctions). According to Putin, Russia's economic and military preparedness is sufficient to continue the war for a long time.
