Putin hints at counter-measures if Western weapons reach Russian soil
Russian leader addresses possible use of long-range Western weapons against Russian territory by Ukraine. Defense ministry prepares various response options to potential attacks from NATO-supplied arms
Vladimir Putin made clear-cut statements about potential counter-actions in a fresh talk with state-media (which aired on 10/27/24): his defense teams got ready to push-back if Ukraine gets long-range weapons from the West
We have different ways to respond to such scenarios
The Russian leader spoke to a state-backed journalist via video-link; discussing how Moscow would handle Western-made weapons that could hit targets inside Russia. The defense ministry – which keeps track of NATO military aid to Ukraine – prepared multiple response options for such situations
The comments appeared on Zarubins Telegram channel showing Putinʼs direct-to-camera explanation of Russias position on Western military support. His words point to Moscowʼs readiness to use counter-measures against any long-distance strikes from Ukrainian forces equipped with NATO weapons
