Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:36am on 24 Oct 2025,Friday International
Russian President Vladimir Putin brushed off U.S. sanctions targeting major oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil, calling them “serious but unlikely to destabilize” Russia’s economy. He described the measures as an unfriendly act that does not help improve U.S.-Russia relations. Responding to the potential supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine by the U.S., Putin warned that any attacks on Russian territory would trigger a “very strong, if not overwhelming” retaliation. While emphasizing Russia’s readiness to defend itself, he expressed a preference for dialogue over escalation. The sanctions are part of Trump’s push to pressure Russia amid the Ukraine conflict. (PC: NDTV)
