Putin Warns of Imminent Danger as Ukraine-Russia Conflict Escalates The Point of No Return

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In a fiery speech delivered at a meeting of Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President Vladimir Putin launched a scathing attack on the United States and its Western allies, marking a significant escalation in rhetoric amid the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict. Putin's remarks came on the heels of a newly signed 10-year security pact between the US and Ukraine, further intensifying the geopolitical tension.

 

Putin accused the West of leading the world to a perilous brink, stating, "The selfishness and hypocrisy of Western countries have led to a dangerous turn of events, and we have come close to a point of no return." He blamed Washington for undermining global security through its unilateral withdrawal from various arms control agreements, a move he said exacerbated the current volatile situation.

 

"The selfishness and arrogance of Western states have led to the current extremely dangerous state of affairs. We have come unacceptably close to the point of no return," Putin declared. He also lambasted calls for a strategic defeat of Russia, warning that such ambitions were reckless given Russia's substantial nuclear arsenal. "Calls to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia, which has the largest arsenal of nuclear weapons, demonstrate the extreme adventurism of Western politicians. They either do not understand the scale of the threat that they themselves create, or are simply obsessed with the belief in their own impunity and in their own exclusivity. Both of these can result in tragedy," he said.

 

The US's exit from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) in 2019 was a particular point of contention for Putin. The INF Treaty, signed in 1987 by US President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, had banned missiles with ranges between 310 to 3,400 miles. However, the US withdrew from the treaty, citing concerns that it no longer served its national security interests. More recently, in 2023, Russia suspended its participation in the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), further straining arms control efforts between the two nations.

 

Despite his stern warnings, Putin also struck a somewhat conciliatory tone, suggesting that the West and Russia need to find a way to work together. He argued that the "Western model" of global security was failing and that a new, more stable system needed to be established. "Obviously, we are witnessing the collapse of the Euro-Atlantic security system. Today it simply does not exist, it needs to be essentially created anew," he said.

 

Putin proposed that this new security architecture should be developed in collaboration with all interested parties, including European and NATO countries. "It is important to proceed from the fact that the future security architecture is open to all Eurasian countries that wish to take part in its creation. 'To all' means European and NATO countries too, of course," he emphasized. "We live on the same continent. No matter what happens, you cannot change the geography. We will have to coexist and work together one way or another."

 

In a related development, Putin outlined Russia's conditions for initiating peace talks with Ukraine. He stated that Russia would be ready to engage in negotiations if Ukrainian forces withdrew from the Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions and if Ukraine abandoned its plans to join NATO. "Conditions are very simple," Putin asserted. "Ukrainian forces must be completely withdrawn from Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions. As soon as Kyiv says they're ready for such a decision and start the real withdrawal of forces from these regions and officially declare rejection of plans to join NATO, from our side, immediately, literally the same minute, will come an order to stop the fire and start negotiations. We will do it immediately."

 

However, this proposition seems unlikely to be accepted by Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has consistently stated that any peace deal must include the complete withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukrainian territory. Zelenskyy has vowed to liberate all occupied regions, making it clear that Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity are non-negotiable.

 

As the conflict between Ukraine and Russia drags on, the international community watches closely, hoping for a resolution that can bring stability to a deeply fractured region. However, with both sides holding firm to their demands, the path to peace remains fraught with challenges and uncertainties.

 

Credit: Sky News 2024-06-15

 

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[thaibeachlovers]

This from a man that can annihilate the west and much of the planet. Do I expect the west to take any notice- no!

IMO so boxed into their "win at all costs" narrative that they will lose face if they back down, and we all know that their "face" is more important than the lives of billions of humans, don't we?

 

I only half saw it, but seemed like Biden was saying that Ukraine WILL join NATO. If that's true it's MAD.

 

Kiss your children goodnight while you still can.

[thaibeachlovers]

2 hours ago, Social Media said:

Zelenskyy has vowed to liberate all occupied regions, making it clear that Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity are non-negotiable.

That from a man running out of cannon fodder, and 100% reliant on other countries.

What could possibly go wrong with that plan?

[Gweiloman]

3 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

That from a man running out of cannon fodder, and 100% reliant on other countries.

What could possibly go wrong with that plan?

A man in denial, like many on here.

 

Posting a video now and then of a tank being blown up is far from actually winning the war. In fact, it reeks of desperation and clutching at straws.

 

The world is lucky that Putin has such self restraint. I wouldn’t be surprised if he takes counsel with Xi sometimes. These are probably the only 2 adults in the room. Biden doesn’t even know half the time whether he’s coming or going. For those planning to vote for him, I strongly suggest you watch the numerous videos out there of Biden being obviously disoriented and confused and zoned out and ask yourself if this man is fit to lead marching band much less a country. 

[jas007]

Biden isn’t calling the shots. That much is obvious.  All you have to do is watch a few of his public appearances.  He loses his train of thought, sometimes speaks gibberish, and has to be led around by a handler. And the people really calling the shots? Whoever they are they need a reality check.

 

Fortunately, Putin is calm and collected. He understands the world and he understands history.  We’re lucky there isn’t some sort of deranged idiot in charge of Russia.  This war needs to stop before it escalates out of control. Otherwise, many of use might not be around by this time next year.

[Dcheech]

Always a good sign when Putin howls, gnashes his teeth & threatens expanding the war into other countries or, gasp, a nuclear conflict. G7 just promised more aid, on top of seizing funds, & a real warning to Russia’s sugar daddy China. Add that to the US money, the senate and congress put through. Then their big ace in the hole; the Orange mound of sound, looking less a realistic chance come November. Things are not good on the Volga & Putin has his wind up.

Excellent
 

[Dcheech]

Some here cry crocodile tears for the US taxpayer. Not me.

This has been money well spent from my perspective. It's like $200 billion over two years for the US, so 0.5% of GDP per year to see a war that should have lasted weeks drag on over years, more countries joining NATO, Russian military exposed as a laughingstock and suffering hundreds of thousands of casualties. As long as Ukraine wants to fight we should support them. Cheap money for all the damage it's done to Russia's (and Putin's) standing in the world.
 

[jas007]

3 hours ago, Dcheech said:

Some here cry crocodile tears for the US taxpayer. Not me.

This has been money well spent from my perspective. It's like $200 billion over two years for the US, so 0.5% of GDP per year to see a war that should have lasted weeks drag on over years, more countries joining NATO, Russian military exposed as a laughingstock and suffering hundreds of thousands of casualties. As long as Ukraine wants to fight we should support them. Cheap money for all the damage it's done to Russia's (and Putin's) standing in the world.
 

I think you read too much propaganda.  It’s probably not entirely you fault, though.  That’s par for the course considering who controls the mainstream media.

[Jingthing]

He's always warning this.

He's always warning that.

He's squawking now like a headless chicken.

He's feeling the heat now baby.