Russian President Putin’s Most Direct Strike Threat To U.S., UK

Russian President Vladimir Putin has made his intentions clear, warning that the West’s actions in Ukraine could lead to direct strikes on the U.S. and UK. This comes after both NATO powers allowed Ukraine to use long-range missiles, including U.S.-supplied ATACMS and UK-provided Storm Shadow missiles, to target Russian positions. Putin described the ongoing conflict as having the characteristics of a “global” war, emphasizing that his warnings are not mere words. In a surprise address, he stressed that these threats carry serious and real consequences for the West.