Putin Warns of Retaliation for Crossing Russia’s Red Line
- Russian leader also renews offer of global strategic dialog
- Annual speech takes place amid crackdown on Navalny protests
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President Vladimir Putin warned rival nations not to cross Russia’s “red line” in their actions or face a tough response, while holding out an offer of strategic talks amid spiraling tensions with the West.
“Those who stage any provocations that threaten key elements of our security will regret it more than they’ve regretted anything in a long time,” Putin said in his annual state-of-the-nation speech on Wednesday. “Russia’s response will be asymmetric, quick and harsh.”