Vladimir Putin

2024 - 9 - 13

Putin's Missile Madness: Is NATO Really on the Edge of War?

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As tensions escalate, Putin warns NATO and blames the West for potential chaos, but the UK and US leaders are gearing up for a strategy showdown!

In a dramatic rise in tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued stark warnings regarding the upcoming discussions around Ukraine's military capabilities. He claims that if Western allies, particularly the US, allow Ukraine to use longer-range missiles to strike Russian territory, it would amount to an act of war. Speaking against the backdrop of escalating conflict, Putin insists that any support for Kyiv in enhancing their weaponry would fundamentally alter the nature of the ongoing hostilities, bringing NATO perilously close to a direct confrontation with Russia.

Meanwhile, whispers of anticipation fill the air as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares for crucial talks with US President Joe Biden. The duo aims to strategize a robust response to Putin's aggressive posturing and ensure Kyiv is fully supported. These discussions are vital, especially in light of Putin's threats, which are not just mere rhetoric but have the potential to lead the world into a significantly more dangerous scenario if tensions boil over.

Starmer’s visit is marked by urgency, with his comments signaling that Russia doesn’t hold all the cards. He briskly stated that Russia could end this war anytime, throwing the onus back onto the Kremlin. As leaders in Washington and London emphasize their commitment to Ukraine, the question looms: what will the West’s response be if Putin escalates this threat further? The balance of global power seems on a tightrope, with every diplomatic move critical to averting catastrophe.

Yet, while the power plays unfold on the world stage, it’s essential to remember the glittering absurdities of politics. Did you know that Russia's military history is replete with unexpected twists? For example, during World War II, despite initial setbacks, their ability to mobilize quickly turned the tide at the Battle of Stalingrad. Similarly, the ability of Western countries to react to Putin's latest threats may redefine not just the war in Ukraine, but international relations as a whole. In a world where a quip can provoke a diplomatic debacle, the importance of witty banter shouldn’t be underestimated!

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Putin: lifting Ukraine missile restrictions would put Nato 'at war' with ... (The Guardian)

Comments come after Antony Blinken hints US will lift restrictions on Kyiv's use of weapons inside Russia.

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Starmer stares down Putin as he and Biden prepare to escalate ... (The Independent)

Prime minister set to hold intensive talks with US president to thrash out victory plan for war in Ukraine as Putin threatens war with Nato.

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Putin warns Russia will be 'at war' with US if Kyiv gets new missiles (Daily Mail)

Putin said the move from the West would 'change the very nature of the conflict', and issued a severe threat against giving Zelensky access to more military ...

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Putin threatens war as Western allies near deal on missile strikes in ... (POLITICO.eu)

In a final bid to scare off the West, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday evening he would regard such an agreement as tantamount to NATO ...

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Vladimir Putin sends direct threat to the UK over 'act of war' move ... (Daily Express)

Vladimir Putin has warned that the West letting Kyiv use longer-range weapons to strike Russian targets would mean NATO would be "at war" with Russia.

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Russia can end war now, says PM as Putin warns West (BBC News)

Keir Starmer made the comments as he travelled to Washington for talks with US President Joe Biden.

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Putin says West will be fighting directly with Russia if it lets Kyiv use ... (Reuters)

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the West would be directly fighting with Russia if it allowed Ukraine to strike Russian territory with ...

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Russia can end war now, says PM as Putin warns West (BBC News)

Keir Starmer made the comments as he travelled to Washington for talks with US President Joe Biden.

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Putin warns NATO will be 'at war' with Russia if Ukraine is given the ... (LBC)

Vladimir Putin has warned the use of long-range shadow missiles by Ukraine will be seen as an 'act of war' by Russia.

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Starmer stares down Putin as he and Biden prepare to escalate ... (The Independent)

Prime minister set to hold intensive talks with US president to thrash out victory plan for war in Ukraine as Putin threatens war with Nato.

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Sir Keir Starmer says Vladimir Putin started Ukraine war and 'could ... (Daily Mail)

The Prime Minster's stern words come just hours before he holds talks with Joe Biden where Kyiv's use of long-range Storm Shadow weapons is on the agenda.

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The Soviet Roots of Putin's Foreign Policy Toward the Middle East (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)

Two of Moscow's leading Middle East experts, Yevgeny Primakov and Alexey Vasiliev, whose careers lasted from the Cold War into the Putin era, both criticized ...

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Putin: West will be dragged into war if it lets Kyiv use long-range ... (EURACTIV)

Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (12 September) that the West would be directly fighting with Russia if it allowed Ukraine to strike Russian territory with ...

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'Strikes deep inside Russia ... will mean US and Europe are at war ... (India Narrative)

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the West would be directly involved in conflict if it permitted Ukraine to strike Russian territory ...

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Vladimir Putin's new red line on long-range missiles (BBC News)

Vladimir Putin has said Ukraine using the West's long-range missiles would mean Nato countries "fighting with Russia".

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Newspaper headlines: UK missiles 'vital' to stop Putin, and junk food ... (BBC News)

Several papers focus on the war in Ukraine, as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Washington for talks with US President Joe Biden.

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Putin warns Ukraine use of long-range arms will put NATO at war ... (Aljazeera.com)

Ukraine's Zelenskyy has urged allies to lift restrictions on Western-supplied arms to strike deep inside Russia.

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Vladimir Putin Warns West Against Direct Involvement In Ukraine ... (Home - The Commune)

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that by providing Ukraine with long-range weapons, Western countries risk involving directly in the Russia-Ukraine ...

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Vladimir Putin Told To 'End The War In Ukraine In 5 Minutes With 1 ... (HuffPost UK)

Poland's foreign minister also said the Russian president "wouldn't dare" start a war with the west.

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'Usually just rhetoric': European policy leaders downplay Putin's war ... (The Guardian)

European leaders have dismissed Vladimir Putin's warning that the west would be directly fighting Russia if it allowed Kyiv to strike Russian territory with ...

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Vladimir Putin 'unlikely' to hit back if West gives green light to target ... (LBC)

Vladimir Putin is unlikely to hit back at Britain and the West if it gives the green light for Ukraine to target sites in Russia, senior defence figures ...

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Now 20% chance of general war in Europe as Vladimir Putin in ... (Evening Standard)

Michael Clarke, visiting professor in the Department of War Studies at King's College London, stressed the conflict may escalate.

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Biden says 'I don't think much about Vladimir Putin' as PM arrives for ... (JohnOGroat Journal)

Joe Biden has said “I don't think much about Vladimir Putin” as Sir Keir Starmer joined the US President for talks about the conflict in Ukraine.

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Is Vladimir Putin bluffing? (New Statesman)

He controls the world's largest nuclear arsenal. The West can't easily discount his threats.

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Vladimir Putin behaviour 'increasingly erratic' and 'volatile,' says ... (Evening Standard)

Joe Biden and Sir Keir Starmer were expected to discuss the Russian president's conduct at a meeting in Washington.

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