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Putin Blames West as Macron Demands Unpredictable Responses

10/3/2025

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Putin, at the Valdai Discussion Club, blames European countries for the war, citing Western escalation and NATO expansion.
He warned that U.S. missile supplies to Ukraine could damage U.S.-Russia relations but would not alter battlefield dynamics.
Macron calls for aggressive responses to incursions and argues responses must be unpredictable.
Starmer urges stronger economic pressure on Russia and expanded Ukraine defense.

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Story summary

Putin, at the Valdai Discussion Club, blames European countries for the war, citing Western escalation and NATO expansion.
He warned that U.S. missile supplies to Ukraine could damage U.S.-Russia relations but would not alter battlefield dynamics.
Macron calls for aggressive responses to incursions and argues responses must be unpredictable.
Starmer urges stronger economic pressure on Russia and expanded Ukraine defense.