"Putin's Latest Vow Signals Unyielding Stance Against US"
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning to the United States and its Western allies, accusing them of being the true enemies by aiding Ukraine in the ongoing conflict. He claims that the West's support for Ukraine is an attempt to destroy Russian statehood and achieve a strategic defeat of Russia. Despite high Russian military casualties claimed by Ukraine, Putin asserts that the West's efforts to "deal with Russia" will fail and suggests that Russia will respond more swiftly to any threats, hinting at the potential for escalated conflict or even nuclear retaliation. The U.S. State Department and the White House have been contacted for comments on Putin's threats.