Vladimir Putin warns rival nations not to cross Russia’s red lines
Response to foreign interference will be asymmetric, quick and harsh, says president
21 April 2021 - 15:48
President Vladimir Putin has warned rival nations not to cross Russia’s “red line” or they would face a tough response, while holding out an offer of strategic talks amid spiralling tensions with the West.
“Organisers of any provocations against Russia will regret it more than ever before,” Putin said in his annual state of the nation speech on Wednesday. “Russia’s response will be asymmetric, quick and harsh.”..
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