Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:33pm on 29 Feb 2024,Thursday International
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning against Western military involvement in Ukraine, cautioning of dire consequences, including the risk of a global nuclear conflict. In a state-of-the-nation address, Putin emphasized Russia's readiness to protect its interests in Ukraine and highlighted the potency of its nuclear arsenal. He denounced Western leaders as reckless and accused them of seeking Russia's destruction. The warning underscores escalating tensions as Putin seeks reelection amid international scrutiny over Russia's actions in Ukraine and concerns about the fate of prominent opposition figures like Alexei Navalny.