Putin threatens to arm West’s enemies with weapons after Biden allows Ukraine to strike inside Russia
- Putin suggests providing weapons to attack Western targets.
- Biden and allies allowed Ukraine to strike inside Russia using their weapons.
- Tensions rise as Putin talks about arming West's enemies and highlights Moscow's nuclear weapons.
President Joe Biden expressed his concerns about the Russian leader, stating that the U.S. and its allies were not allowing Ukraine to attack deep inside Russian territory using their weapons. This warning was in response to the decision by the United States and its European allies to permit Ukraine to attack some Russian territory with their weapons. The Russian leader warned of greater support for Kyiv and emphasized that he would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons if necessary. He also mentioned the possibility of delivering missiles to certain regions of the world. Putin cautioned European NATO states about the risks of allowing Ukraine to strike inside Russia, warning that it could lead to a global conflict. Ukraine's allies had been hesitant to use their weapons inside Russia due to fears of retaliation by Moscow. Putin stated that Russia could use all means at its disposal to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity, including nuclear weapons, if threatened. Putin had been threatening to use Russia's nuclear arsenal as Ukraine continued to receive support and weaponry from Western allies. President Biden, in Normandy, France, expressed his concerns about Putin's actions over the past 40 years. He drew parallels between the struggles of World War II and Ukraine's fight against Russia, emphasizing the importance of democracy. The U.S. announced a new military aid package of about $225 million for Ukraine, including ammunition to defend against Russian threats. Russian warships and aircraft were tracked heading towards the Caribbean for military exercises, coinciding with Putin's warnings about potential actions in response to the situation in Ukraine. In Russia, a French NGO worker was arrested for allegedly gathering information about Russian military activities. Moscow accused the individual of targeted information collection related to military and military-technical activities of the Russian Federation.