Putin's threat to put long-range weapons closer to West leaves unanswered questions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has conveyed Moscow's anger over Ukraine getting approval from some NATO allies to use Western weapons more freely — even to attack selected targets in Russia. Analysts say that doesn't mean Russia will follow through on a threat to arm other nations in a parallel manner, as Putin says is possible.
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![Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to senior news leaders of international news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum at the Lakhta Center skyscraper, the headquarters of Russian gas monopoly Gazprom in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. The Russian leader has used the annual forum as a showcase for touting Russia's development and seeking investors. Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to a group of editors of international news agencies, in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7226034.1717625434!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/russian-president-vladimir-putin-speaking-to-global-news-agency-editors.jpg)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has conveyed Moscow's anger over Ukraine getting approval from some NATO allies to use Western weapons more freely — even to attack selected targets in Russia. Analysts say that doesn't mean Russia will follow through on a threat to arm other nations in a parallel manner, as Putin says is possible.