"Putin Warns NATO: F-16s Targeted in Ukraine, No Attacks on Member States"

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia has no intention of attacking NATO countries but warned that if the West supplies F-16 fighters to Ukraine, they will be shot down by Russian forces, as they could potentially carry nuclear weapons. Putin's remarks come amid heightened tensions between Russia and the West following the invasion of Ukraine, with the Kremlin accusing the U.S. of supporting Ukraine with money, weapons, and intelligence. Ukraine has sought F-16s for months, and several NATO countries have pledged to donate the aircraft and help train Ukrainian pilots.