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The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has warned that lifting long-range missile restrictions on Ukraine would mean that Nato countries would be at war with Russia. Taking questions from reporters in Moscow, Putin said: 'If this decision is made, it will mean nothing less than the direct participation of Nato countries, the United States, and European countries in the war in Ukraine.' That would mean they were 'fighting Russia', he added.

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<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the West letting Kyiv use longer-range weapons to strike Russian targets would mean NATO would be "at war" with Russia.</p>

<p>Putin spoke as US and UK top diplomats discussed easing rules on firing Western weapons into Russia, which Kyiv has been pressing for, more than two and a half years into Moscow's offensive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This would in a significant way change the very nature of the conflict," Putin told a state television reporter.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: 'Ukraine launched 3 drones towards North Murmansk', says Russia</strong></p>

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<p>"It would mean that NATO countries, the US, and European countries are at war with Russia," he added.</p>

<p>"If that's the case, then taking into account the change of nature of the conflict, we will take the appropriate decisions based on the threats that we will face."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Clearing Kyiv to strike deep into Russia "is a decision on whether NATO countries are directly involved in the military conflict or not".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-acknowleges-russias-counter-offensive-in-kursk-but-invasion-going-to-plan-758153"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Ukraine acknowledges Russia's counter-offensive in Kursk, says its invasion 'going to plan'</strong></a></p>

<p>Putin's comments came as Kyiv pressed the West to provide more powerful weapons with fewer restrictions, as Russia continues its advance into eastern Ukraine.</p>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the West letting Kyiv use longer-range weapons to strike Russian targets would mean NATO would be "at war" with Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the West letting Kyiv use longer-range weapons to strike Russian targets would mean NATO would be "at war" with Russia. Putin spoke as US and UK top diplomats discussed easing rules on firing Western weapons into Russia, which Kyiv has been pressing for, more than two and a half years into Moscow's offensive. "This would in a significant way change the very nature of the conflict," Putin told a state television reporter. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: 'Ukraine launched 3 drones towards North Murmansk', says Russia × "It would mean that NATO countries, the US, and European countries are at war with Russia," he added. "If that's the case, then taking into account the change of nature of the conflict, we will take the appropriate decisions based on the threats that we will face." Clearing Kyiv to strike deep into Russia "is a decision on whether NATO countries are directly involved in the military conflict or not". Also read: Ukraine acknowledges Russia's counter-offensive in Kursk, says its invasion 'going to plan' Putin's comments came as Kyiv pressed the West to provide more powerful weapons with fewer restrictions, as Russia continues its advance into eastern Ukraine. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

West allowing Kyiv to use long-range arms would put NATO at 'war with Russia': Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the West letting Kyiv use longer-range weapons to strike Russian targets would mean NATO would be "at war" with Russia. Putin spoke as U.S. and U.K. top diplomats discussed easing rules on firing Western weapons into Russia, which Kyiv has been pressing for, more than two and a half years into Moscow's offensive.

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On September 12, Russia's President Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of India, at the Konstantinovsky Palace in St Petersburg. During the conversation, Vladimir Putin noted the successful development of the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia and stressed the importance of security issues in bilateral relations, thanking the Indian Side for maintaining dialogue in this area. Russia's President proposed to hold a bilateral meeting with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 22, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan to summarise the outcomes of joint work on the implementation of the agreements reached during his visit to Moscow and to outline prospects for the near future. Ajit Doval, in turn, conveyed the words of gratitude from the Prime Minister. He also informed about Narendra Modi's readiness to share information on his recent visit to Ukraine.

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<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (Sep 12) held a meeting with Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval in St Petersburg on the sidelines of the meeting of BRICS and BRICS Plus High-Level Security Officials. During the engagement, Putin told Doval that he was waiting for PM Narendra Modi’s arrival in Russia’s Kazan for the BRICS summit.</p>

<p>A statement from the Indian external affairs ministry said that Doval and Putin discussed the war in Ukraine and peace efforts. “NSA Doval met with President Putin. He has other engagements in Russia,” a spokesperson for the ministry said.</p>

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<p>Putin earlier this month had said that nations like China, India, and Brazil could act as mediators in potential peace talks over Ukraine.</p>

<p>Doval’s visit to Russia was discussed during PM Modi’s phone call with Putin in August, with an increased focus on the Ukraine war.</p>

<h2><strong>Indians fighting in Russia</strong></h2>

<p>The external affairs ministry spokesperson Randir Jaiswal also gave an update on Indians who were lured into fighting for Russia in the ongoing war against Ukraine.</p>

<p>Jaiswal said that Russia recently set free six Indians earlier caught in the conflict. The spokesperson stressed that 50 more Indians will be released very soon.</p>

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<p>“Since the Prime Minister’s visit to Russia, 35 Indian nationals have been discharged, with 6 arriving the day before. Another 50 are yet to return. Prior to the visit, 10 had already been discharged,” Jaiswal said.</p>

<h2><strong>‘Dozens of countries want to join BRICS’</strong></h2>

<p>Putin earlier met with representatives of BRICS (an intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates) states, during which the Russian leader said more than “thirty countries" wanted to join the organisation.</p>

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<p>This comes a week after NATO nation Turkey applied for membership of the bloc of developing nations.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (Sep 12) held a meeting with Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval in St Petersburg on the sidelines of the meeting of BRICS and BRICS Plus High-Level Security Officials.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (Sep 12) held a meeting with Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval in St Petersburg on the sidelines of the meeting of BRICS and BRICS Plus High-Level Security Officials. During the engagement, Putin told Doval that he was waiting for PM Narendra Modi’s arrival in Russia’s Kazan for the BRICS summit. A statement from the Indian external affairs ministry said that Doval and Putin discussed the war in Ukraine and peace efforts. “NSA Doval met with President Putin. He has other engagements in Russia,” a spokesperson for the ministry said. ❗️Putin Greets PM Modi's National Security Advisor, Ajit Kumar Doval, During BRICS Meeting In St Petersburg 🇷🇺 pic.twitter.com/xpzyWK1ihp — RT_India (@RT_India_news) September 12, 2024 × Putin earlier this month had said that nations like China, India, and Brazil could act as mediators in potential peace talks over Ukraine. Doval’s visit to Russia was discussed during PM Modi’s phone call with Putin in August, with an increased focus on the Ukraine war. Indians fighting in Russia The external affairs ministry spokesperson Randir Jaiswal also gave an update on Indians who were lured into fighting for Russia in the ongoing war against Ukraine. Jaiswal said that Russia recently set free six Indians earlier caught in the conflict. The spokesperson stressed that 50 more Indians will be released very soon. Also read: ‘I know Putin...,’ Trump avoids backing Ukraine against Russia during presidential debate “Since the Prime Minister’s visit to Russia, 35 Indian nationals have been discharged, with 6 arriving the day before. Another 50 are yet to return. Prior to the visit, 10 had already been discharged,” Jaiswal said. ‘Dozens of countries want to join BRICS’ Putin earlier met with representatives of BRICS (an intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates) states, during which the Russian leader said more than “thirty countries" wanted to join the organisation. Also read: After Putin, Italy’s Meloni says India can help resolve Russia-Ukraine conflict This comes a week after NATO nation Turkey applied for membership of the bloc of developing nations. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin sent greetings to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the occasion of North Korea's founding anniversary, state media KCNA said on Monday.</p>

<p>"I am sure that the comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and the DPRK will be strengthened in a planned way thanks to our joint efforts," Putin said, according to KCNA.</p>

<p>DPRK is short for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the North's official name.</p>

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<p>Xi called for deeper strategic communication and cooperation with North Korea in his message, KCNA said.</p>

<p>Last year, Kim marked the country's founding day on September 9 with a parade of paramilitary groups and diplomatic exchanges in which he vowed to deepen ties with China and Russia.</p>

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin sent greetings to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the occasion of North Korea's founding anniversary, state media KCNA said on Monday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin sent greetings to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the occasion of North Korea's founding anniversary, state media KCNA said on Monday. "I am sure that the comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and the DPRK will be strengthened in a planned way thanks to our joint efforts," Putin said, according to KCNA. DPRK is short for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the North's official name. Also read: Iran supplied missiles to Russia? After US, EU claims, Moscow issues statement Xi called for deeper strategic communication and cooperation with North Korea in his message, KCNA said. Last year, Kim marked the country's founding day on September 9 with a parade of paramilitary groups and diplomatic exchanges in which he vowed to deepen ties with China and Russia. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Xi Jinping and Putin send messages to Kim Jong Un on North Korea's founding anniversary

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