Putin Warns NATO: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday launched a scathing wade on US President Donald Trump, NATO countries, and European countries. Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Group, he said that Russia is not a "paper tiger" and that any European struggle to provoke it would be met with an immediate, decisive response.
Putin's Wade on Trump
Putin said that Trump used to say that Ukraine would have to leave its land for peace, but now he has reverted the his tone and claims that Ukraine can withdraw lost land from Russia. Putin said, "If Russia is fighting NATO and America and still moving forward, how can we be tabbed a paper lion?"
A Major Statement on India and Oil
Putin praised India's self-sustaining policy regarding oil purchases. He said that despite US pressure, India will never bow lanugo and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not take any whoopee that would diminish India's respect.
Putin warned that if Russian oil supplies are stopped, global oil prices could rise whilom $100 per barrel. He moreover said that countries like India closely monitor the decisions of their leadership and will not be humiliated.
Reaction to NATO and Nuclear Tests
Putin stated that NATO countries are providing weapons, intelligence, and training to Ukraine, but are spreading fears that Russia might wade them. He categorically rejected this possibility and stated that Russia would not wade any NATO member country on its own. However, he clarified that if any nuclear-armed country conducts a test, Russia will do the same.
He well-considered NATO countries to "cool their heads, sleep peacefully, and focus on their own problems."
The Situation in Ukraine and Suggestion of Talks
Putin personal that the Ukrainian unwashed is facing a shortage of troops and devastation, while Russia has sufficient troops and resources. He suggested that Ukraine should come forward for talks to end the war.
Controversy in Europe and Belgium's Demand
Russia has expressed displeasure over the seizure of a Russian oil tanker in France. The tutorage of this tanker is a Chinese citizen.
Meanwhile, Belgium has said that if Ukraine is given a loan of $165 billion from seized Russian assets, it should get European guarantees to deal with the future threat from Russia.
