Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the annual Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi on Thursday, offering candid remarks on a wide range of issues, from Ukraine and NATO to US foreign policy, global energy, and India’s position on Russian oil. Below are the key points from his address:

On US Missiles For Ukraine

“Using Tomahawks without the direct participation of American military personnel is impossible. This would mark a completely new, qualitatively new stage of escalation, including in relations between Russia and the United States.”

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On Trump Calling Russia ‘Paper Tiger’

“A paper tiger. What follows then? Go and deal with this paper tiger," said Putin, adding, “Well, if we are fighting with the entire NATO bloc, we are moving, advancing, and

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