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Putin Claims Right to Retaliate Against Countries Supporting Ukraine

Nov 21, 2024, 05:29 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin has asserted that Russia has the right to use its weapons against the military facilities of countries that allow their weapons to be used against Russian targets. This statement follows a missile launch on Ukraine, escalating tensions in the region. Putin's comments suggest a potential for retaliation against nations supporting Ukraine militarily, indicating that the conflict in Ukraine has acquired elements of a global nature. He also mentioned that in case of an escalation, Russia would act decisively in a mirror response.