Putin Threatens Retaliation Against Western Arms Suppliers to Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a veiled threat to NATO allies, suggesting Russia could supply long-range weapons to its own allies to strike Western targets, in response to Western countries arming Ukraine. He also hinted at the potential use of nuclear weapons if Russia's sovereignty is threatened, while expressing skepticism that U.S.-Russia relations would change significantly regardless of the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.