Vladimir Putin has sent a warning to Berlin over their possible support in supplying missiles to Ukraine which could be used to attack the Russian Federation.
Putin has warned the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that if he sends Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine then this will start direct conflict.
Putin said during a meeting in St Petersburgh, What is this, if not the involvement of the Federal Republic in a direct armed conflict with the Russian Federation? It can’t be called anything else.”
Putin explained in the meeting that for Ukraine to use these missiles, they would need Western help as this would need satellite data and technical support from German soldiers.
Putin said, “To fire these missiles, Ukraine would need Western satellite intelligence and German officers to take care of targeting.
“If they were fired at Russia, that would mean German officers striking Russian territory.”
Putin added, “If the Federal Chancellor wants to call and talk, I have already said this many times — we do not refuse any contacts. And we are always open to this.”
Putin continued, “We consider the Federal Republic, just like many other European countries, not a neutral state, but as a party supporting Ukraine, and in some cases, perhaps, as accomplices in these hostilities.”
