Putin: Russia capable of responding to emerging threats VIDEO
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed that Russia is capable of responding to any existing or emerging threats, emphasising the need to safeguard national security and maintain strategic stability.
Speaking at a meeting of the Security Council’s permanent members, Putin criticised Western actions for “undermining the foundations of nuclear arms control and bilateral cooperation,” highlighting the near-complete dismantling of agreements that previously stabilised relations between nuclear powers, Caliber.Az reports per Kremlin’s official website.
"I want to stress that Russia is capable of responding to any existing or emerging threats, and no one should have any doubts about this. We will respond not with words, but with military and technical measures," Putin noted.
He noted that Russia’s decision to abandon its unilateral moratorium on land-based intermediate- and shorter-range missiles was “a necessary response” to Western weapons deployments in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
"Our plans to strengthen the country's defence capabilities are being developed with the changing global situation in mind, and they are being implemented fully and in a timely manner," Putin concluded.
Putin stressed that while Russia is strengthening its defence capabilities, it remains committed to political and diplomatic measures to maintain international peace, advocating adherence to the principles of equality and mutual security.
He also underlined the importance of the New START Treaty, which expires in February 2026, and announced that Russia is prepared to continue adhering to its central quantitative limits for one year beyond the treaty’s expiration, provided the United States reciprocates.
The president called on relevant agencies to closely monitor US activities, particularly missile defence expansions, and warned that what he called destabilising actions could compel Russia to respond.
He suggested that Russia’s voluntary restraint could help foster a constructive strategic dialogue with Washington if broader conditions for normalisation of bilateral relations are met.
By Sabina Mammadli