Putin: Warns of Symmetric Response in Case of Escalation
November 21, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the West, warning that Russia will respond symmetrically if tensions escalate. He acknowledged that Russia struck Ukraine with a ballistic missile and highlighted the disagreement between Kyiv and the West regarding the type of missile used. Zelensky accused Russia of using Ukraine as a testing ground, referring to allegations of an intercontinental ballistic missile being used. Relations between Russia and the West remain strained.