Putin Warns Western Missile Strikes Could Escalate Ukraine Conflict Globally

In a televised address on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed concerns that recent missile attacks by Western forces on Russia's Kursk and Bryansk regions have intensified the Ukraine conflict, giving it global implications.

Putin emphasized that the conflict, which he claims was provoked by the West, now carries elements that affect international security on a broader scale. He vowed that Russia will respond decisively if there is any further escalation in Ukraine.

Highlighting Russia's stance, Putin asserted the country's right to use weapons against any military facilities of nations that use their arms against Russia. \"It is not Russia that is destroying the international security system, but the United States,\" he stated firmly.

In response to what he described as enemy actions, Putin announced the successful testing of Russia's new medium-range ballistic missile, Oreshnik, showcasing Russia's ongoing military advancements.