Russian President Vladimir Putin says countries supplying weapons to Ukraine are “a threat,” while insisting Russia is “not threatening anyone.” He makes the comments at the Valdai Discussion Club in Moscow.
Putin also says he cannot rule out the use of weapons of mass destruction as part of Russia’s foreign policy. The remarks frame external military support for Ukraine as escalating risk, while presenting Russia’s stance as defensive. The coverage emphasizes that his statements address both the nature of perceived threats and Russia’s strategic options.
Across the provided sources, the reporting focuses on the setting (Valdai), the key phrasing about arms supplies to Ukraine, and Putin’s position on not excluding weapons of mass destruction. No additional details, such as specific countries or timelines, are included in the excerpts.
