Putin Threatens To Resume Weapons Tests

Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday was a harsh warning from the president, who threatened to suspend his country’s participation in a treaty on nuclear arms and to resume testing for nuclear weapons.

Putin’s speech was almost exactly one year ago. Ukraine invasion Then, he accused the “elites of the West” International tensions are on the rise.

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After an event at the headquarters for the Southern Military District, in an unknown location in Russia, President Vladimir Putin (center) speaks in his annual, televised New year’s message. (Mikhail Klimentyev. Sputnik. Kremlin Pool Photo via AP. File

“The elites of the West do not hide their purpose. But they also cannot fail to realize that it is impossible to defeat Russia on the battlefield,” Putin spoke.

Russian President announced that Russia would be withdrawing from the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. This bilateral agreement was signed by both Russia and Russia. Former Presidents Obama Dmitry Medvedev.

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President Biden met Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy On Monday, the U.S. will announce an additional half billion dollars in U.S. aid. Already, the U.S. has provided financial assistance and military equipment in excess of tens billions to Ukraine. 

President Biden meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Mariinsky Palace, during an unexpected visit to Kyiv (Ukraine), Monday, February 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)

The new assistance includes anti-tank missiles and shells for howitzers. However, it does not include advanced weaponry.

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In his Tuesday speech, Putin stated that the West was trying to achieve a “strategic defeat” Take control of Russia’s nuclear capabilities.

“Of course, we will not do this first. But if the United States conducts tests, then we will,” Putin threatened. 

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to Oleg Kuvshinnikov, Governor of Vologda Region, via videoconference at Novo-Ogaryovo’s state residence, outside Moscow, on Monday, January 30. (Mikhail Klimentyev and Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP

He continued, “No one should have dangerous illusions that global strategic parity can be destroyed. A week ago, I signed a decree on putting new ground-based strategic systems on combat duty. Are they going to stick their nose in there too, or what?”

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Both the U.S.S.A.S.A.S. as well as Russia can deploy much more than that. Allotted nuclear warheads as Washington and Moscow have a combined total of more than 13,000 warheads – making up roughly 90% of the world’s nuclear arsenal, according to data provided by the Arms Control Association.

This report was contributed by Chris Pandolfo and Landon Mion of Fox News.