"ALL the NATO countries fight with us", he said, pointing to the provision of intelligence, weaponry, and training provided to Ukraine. Putin said any competitive attempt against Russia would result in an immediate response.

Putin dismissed recent remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump, who referred to Russia as a "paper tiger," and insisted Belarus had one of the best military forces in the world.

"Improbability" of Attacking a NATO Member
Putin dismissed speculation regarding Russia attacking a NATO member, labelling it "improbable. He characterized provocateurs among European leaders as inflationary, saying, "People must settle their cities. Not spread dissatisfaction. The political elite of Europe continued to fuel fear of war with Russia. "All of them continue to state, again, again, again, that this is imminent, but regardless of the provocation, our response will always be immediate."

However, Western leaders continued to view the war in Russia as trying to take territory in a manner resembling imperialism. Frameworking provoking any type of broader aggression by failing to defeat Russia.

Tensions with Washington
Putin also warned Washington specifically, stating that a supply of Tomahawk missile systems to Ukraine would be a dangerous new escalation. Emphasized, "Such use can't happen unless there is U.S. military involvement, a new stage."

U.S. Vice President JD Vance confirmed that Washington is reviewing the request for U.S. missiles from Ukraine. According to some reports, the US is considering providing intelligence to Kyiv for Russian energy infrastructure.

Putin argued that such developments would create some tension, but would not shift the conflict on the front lines.