Putin: US creating additional threats with ATACMS missiles

Published October 18,2023

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Russian President Vladimir Putin known as the supply of Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles from the United States to Ukraine an “additional threat,” in feedback broadcast on Russian state tv on Wednesday.

Speaking at a press convention in Beijing, Putin stated that that the US had made a “mistake” by permitting itself to be drawn deeper into the battle in Ukraine and thus prolonging the struggling there.

On Tuesday, Kiev confirmed that it had efficiently used the missiles provided by Washington in opposition to Russian bases.

“First, of course, this brings damage; this creates an additional threat. Secondly, of course we can repel these attacks,” Putin stated. “War is war,” he added.

This newest improvement wouldn’t change the state of affairs on the entrance, he stated.

Putin additionally introduced everlasting fighter jet patrols within the Black Sea, utilizing MiG-31 plane over impartial waters, apparently outfitted with hypersonic missiles.

Putin landed in Beijing on Tuesday for China’s opening of the third worldwide gathering to debate its huge infrastructure undertaking often called the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

Regarding the conflict in Ukraine, Putin stated he seen a potential willingness to barter. He stated he noticed a renunciation amongst Western politicians of statements about desirous to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia. “This is a real transformation,” Putin stated. At the identical time, he reiterated that Ukraine should first repeal the doc that forbids such peace negotiations with Russia.

Putin additionally met Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Beijing on Tuesday for a prolonged dialogue, his first face-to-face assembly with an EU head of presidency this 12 months.

He as soon as once more rejected criticism inside the EU that Orban was pro-Moscow, saying he isn’t a pro-Russian, however a pro-Hungarian politician “who has the courage to defend the interests of his people.” Hungary continues to buy giant portions of Russian gasoline.