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Putin Warns West Over Supplying Storm Shadow, ATACMS Missiles to Ukraine

Jun 5, 2024, 07:00 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning to Western countries regarding the provision of high-technology long-range missiles to Ukraine. Putin stated that if the West allows Ukraine to use missiles such as Storm Shadow or ATACMS to strike Russia, it would undermine international relations and security. He emphasized that Russia reserves the right to respond symmetrically, potentially delivering similar weapons to regions that could target countries supplying arms to Ukraine. Additionally, Putin mentioned that Russia would boost its air defenses in response to such actions and accused the West of direct involvement in the conflict by supplying weapons to Ukraine. Putin also noted that the West prefers to keep silent about its losses in Ukraine.