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Putin Warns NATO of War Over Storm Shadow Long-Range Weapons for Ukraine

Sep 12, 2024, 05:56 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning that the use of Western long-range precision weapons, including Storm Shadow missiles, by Ukraine to strike Russian territory would signify NATO's direct involvement in the conflict. Putin emphasized that such actions would mean that NATO countries, including the United States and European nations, are at war with Russia. He highlighted that Ukraine lacks the capability to conduct these strikes independently and relies on Western satellite data and intelligence. The potential escalation underscores the heightened tensions between Russia and NATO over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.