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Putin Warns Germany of Retaliation if Ukraine Strikes Russia with Western Long-Range Missiles

Jun 6, 2024, 02:05 AM

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning to Western countries, stating that if Ukraine is allowed to strike deeper into Russia with high-technology long-range missiles, such as Storm Shadow or ATACMS, Russia will bolster its air defenses. Putin also cautioned that Moscow could deploy its own long-range conventional missiles within striking distance of the United States and its European allies. He emphasized that the use of Western weapons by Ukraine to target Russia would be considered a 'dangerous step' and could lead to Russia providing long-range arms to other regions capable of striking Western targets. This statement, reported by Reuters, was made during the SPIEF and underscores the escalating tensions between Russia and the West amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Putin specifically warned Germany about the consequences of its weapons being used by Ukraine.