Title: Russian President Putin Issues Grave Warning to the West Regarding Nuclear Confrontation Over Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a stern warning to the Western world during his annual state of the nation address to Russia’s elite on Thursday, emphasizing the potential catastrophic consequences that could ensue from military intervention in Ukraine. Putin reiterated his stance that Moscow did not instigate the conflict in Ukraine, while simultaneously accusing Western nations of attempting to undermine Russia’s sovereignty. He went further by expressing grave concerns that the West’s response could precipitate a nuclear conflict.
In his address, Putin addressed comments made earlier in the week by French President Emmanuel Macron, who had floated the possibility of sending Western troops to Ukraine. Several contact leaders swiftly dismissed the suggestion, yet Putin emphasized the gravity of such a move, stating that it could escalate into a nuclear confrontation.
“Everything that they are proposing now – all this really poses a threat to the entire world – a conflict with the use of nuclear weapons, and therefore, the destruction of civilization. Don’t they understand this or what?” Putin queried.
Emphasizing Russia’s military capabilities, he reminded his audience that Moscow also possesses weapons capable of striking targets on Western territories. The Russian president lauded the progress of Russia’s military, which he claimed now “firmly holds the initiative” in Ukraine following more than two years of war.
Putin highlighted the recent Ukrainian retreat from the eastern town of Avdiivka, stating that Russian troops were confidently advancing in several operational areas and liberating territories.
Before Russians head to the polls for the March 17 presidential election, where Putin is predicted to secure a fifth term, extending his rule until at least 2030, the Russian leader’s address served as a stark reminder of the potential risks associated with geopolitical tensions.
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