New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin repeated it on wednesday russia Ready to use nuclear if so sovereignty Or our independence is threatened.
In an interview with Russian state television on Wednesday, Putin was asked about Ukraine's possible use of battlefield nuclear weapons. In response to this question, President Putin said that such measures were not necessary.
Putin also said he did not believe the world was on the path to nuclear conflict, noting that U.S. President Joe Biden was a seasoned politician who understood the potential risks of escalation.
However, President Putin said that in accordance with national security principles, Moscow is prepared to use nuclear weapons in case of emergency. Threat About “the existence of the Russian state, our sovereignty and independence.”
“Everything written in our strategy has not changed,” he said.
Earlier this month, Putin said Russia was preparing for nuclear war if its sovereignty was threatened. But he said currently, “everything is in a hurry.”
“The deployment of US troops on Russian territory or Ukraine would be considered intervention,” Putin said in an interview with Russian state media.
In a clear warning to the West, the Russian president said that if the United States conducts a nuclear test, the Kremlin will also conduct a nuclear test.
“From a military-technical point of view, of course we are ready. The weapons exist to use them. We have our own principles. If the United States conducts a nuclear test, Russia can do the same,” he argued.
“Countries that claim there is no red line against Russia should understand that Russia also has no red line against them,” Putin said of NATO allies supporting Kiev.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis recently expressed concern about the West limiting itself to its often self-imposed “red lines” when dealing with Russia. He also accepted French President Emmanuel Macron's statement that the deployment of Western troops in Ukraine could not be ignored.
Following recent developments on the battlefield, Putin insisted that Ukraine and its Western supporters must ultimately agree to terms dictated by Russia to end the conflict.
“There should be a serious conversation about ensuring the security of the Russian Federation, not a break for the rearmament of the enemy,” he said.
Putin said the recent surge in Ukrainian drone strikes deep inside Russia was part of an effort to derail the three-day presidential election, which begins on Friday and is expected to be won by a landslide, due to a near-total crackdown on dissent and tight controls. . About Russia's political system.
President Putin claimed that Ukraine's drone strike was aimed at disrupting the Russian presidential election. The Russian Defense Ministry said 58 drones were shot down in six regions, one of which struck an oil refinery in Ryazan, wounding two people. Ukraine's maritime drone and missile attacks on Russian naval assets in the Black Sea region have weakened Moscow's naval capabilities.
Ukraine reported additional Russian attacks and casualties in various regions on Wednesday. Two people were killed and five injured in the strike in Mirnohrad. In Sumy, two people were killed and eight injured in a drone attack. In Kryvyi Rih, a missile attack killed five people and injured 43, including 12 children, the youngest of whom was a two-month-old infant.
“Our cities and villages are subjected to similar attacks every day,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. “Every day Ukraine is losing people to Russia’s evil.”
(Based on the opinion of the institution)
In an interview with Russian state television on Wednesday, Putin was asked about Ukraine's possible use of battlefield nuclear weapons. In response to this question, President Putin said that such measures were not necessary.
Putin also said he did not believe the world was on the path to nuclear conflict, noting that U.S. President Joe Biden was a seasoned politician who understood the potential risks of escalation.
However, President Putin said that in accordance with national security principles, Moscow is prepared to use nuclear weapons in case of emergency. Threat About “the existence of the Russian state, our sovereignty and independence.”
“Everything written in our strategy has not changed,” he said.
Earlier this month, Putin said Russia was preparing for nuclear war if its sovereignty was threatened. But he said currently, “everything is in a hurry.”
“The deployment of US troops on Russian territory or Ukraine would be considered intervention,” Putin said in an interview with Russian state media.
In a clear warning to the West, the Russian president said that if the United States conducts a nuclear test, the Kremlin will also conduct a nuclear test.
“From a military-technical point of view, of course we are ready. The weapons exist to use them. We have our own principles. If the United States conducts a nuclear test, Russia can do the same,” he argued.
“Countries that claim there is no red line against Russia should understand that Russia also has no red line against them,” Putin said of NATO allies supporting Kiev.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis recently expressed concern about the West limiting itself to its often self-imposed “red lines” when dealing with Russia. He also accepted French President Emmanuel Macron's statement that the deployment of Western troops in Ukraine could not be ignored.
Following recent developments on the battlefield, Putin insisted that Ukraine and its Western supporters must ultimately agree to terms dictated by Russia to end the conflict.
“There should be a serious conversation about ensuring the security of the Russian Federation, not a break for the rearmament of the enemy,” he said.
Putin said the recent surge in Ukrainian drone strikes deep inside Russia was part of an effort to derail the three-day presidential election, which begins on Friday and is expected to be won by a landslide, due to a near-total crackdown on dissent and tight controls. . About Russia's political system.
President Putin claimed that Ukraine's drone strike was aimed at disrupting the Russian presidential election. The Russian Defense Ministry said 58 drones were shot down in six regions, one of which struck an oil refinery in Ryazan, wounding two people. Ukraine's maritime drone and missile attacks on Russian naval assets in the Black Sea region have weakened Moscow's naval capabilities.
Ukraine reported additional Russian attacks and casualties in various regions on Wednesday. Two people were killed and five injured in the strike in Mirnohrad. In Sumy, two people were killed and eight injured in a drone attack. In Kryvyi Rih, a missile attack killed five people and injured 43, including 12 children, the youngest of whom was a two-month-old infant.
“Our cities and villages are subjected to similar attacks every day,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. “Every day Ukraine is losing people to Russia’s evil.”
(Based on the opinion of the institution)