June 6th 2024.
At the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to international journalists about the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He accused the UK of directly interfering in the war and promised to seek revenge for their actions. According to Putin, British armed forces are targeting Russian missiles and causing damage to Russian targets. He also stated that he would supply advanced weaponry to Britain's enemies, as well as other Western countries that are providing long-range weapons to Ukraine.
Not stopping at the UK, Putin also accused the US and France of using their armed forces to target Russian positions. He went on to assert that he would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons if Russia's sovereignty and territorial integrity were threatened. He warned that this should not be taken lightly or superficially. According to Putin, the use of long-range precision weapons, such as the British Storm Shadow or the American ATACMS or French missiles, is a direct involvement of the Western countries in the war.
The Russian president explained how these weapons are programmed and their targets are chosen. He stated that Ukrainian servicemen are not capable of using these weapons on their own and require satellite reconnaissance to form a flight task. The person operating the missile system simply follows the instructions entered by those who supply the weapons. Putin believes that this is a clear indication of Western involvement in the war.
Putin also singled out Germany for allowing Ukraine to hit Russian targets with German-made weapons, stating that it has severely damaged Russian-German relations. He warned of an asymmetrical response to Western long-range missiles deployed by Ukraine to strike Russian territory. These weapons have previously been used to target Russian-invaded areas of Ukraine, but now, with permission from the US president Joe Biden, Ukraine can strike near the Kharkiv region.
The Russian president also stated that he is ready to supply weapons to enemies of Britain and other Western countries, similar to how NATO countries have supplied weapons to Ukraine. He questioned why Russia does not have the right to supply weapons of the same class to regions where they can strike sensitive facilities of these countries. He warned that this could lead to serious problems and stated that he and his team would consider this option.
Kharkiv, a city near the border with Russia, has seen significant action in recent weeks, and Putin did not shy away from mentioning it. He mentioned that if these Western countries are drawn into a war against Russia, then he reserves the right to act in the same way. He stated that this could lead to very serious problems and urged the West not to turn a blind eye to this risk.
Finally, Putin addressed the topic of nuclear war, warning the West not to underestimate the possibility of Russia using it. He stated that their nuclear doctrine clearly states that if their sovereignty and territorial integrity are threatened, they will not hesitate to use all means at their disposal. He emphasized that this should not be taken lightly, and the West should not ignore this warning. The doctrine, dated 2020, gives Russia the right to press the button as a response to an attack using nuclear or other weapons of mass destruction, or if their very existence as a state is under threat.
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