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Putin Promises Swift Response to NATO Military Buildup

10/3/2025

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Vladimir Putin vowed a swift response to Europe’s military buildup toward the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
He said Russia has no aggressive intentions toward NATO.
He accused NATO of fighting Russia via support for Ukraine.
He praised Donald Trump, warned that Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would escalate the conflict, and urged Ukraine to negotiate peace as Russia’s operations advance.

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Vladimir Putin vowed a swift response to Europe’s military buildup toward the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
He said Russia has no aggressive intentions toward NATO.
He accused NATO of fighting Russia via support for Ukraine.
He praised Donald Trump, warned that Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would escalate the conflict, and urged Ukraine to negotiate peace as Russia’s operations advance.