In a series of statements, Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasized Russia's readiness for nuclear war while expressing a willingness to engage in negotiations over the Ukraine conflict, contingent upon 'realities on the ground' and security guarantees for Russia. Putin's remarks come amidst a backdrop of international reactions to Pope Francis's call for Ukraine to negotiate with Russia, which has drawn criticism from various global leaders, including German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. The Vatican has since clarified the Pope's comments, amid Ukraine's strong rebuke of the suggestion for peace talks, likening negotiations with Putin to those with Hitler. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro supported Pope Francis's proposal, condemning Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's response and calling him a 'clown'. Meanwhile, Putin warned that the presence of US troops in Ukraine would be seen as an act of intervention, a stance that underscores the high stakes of the ongoing conflict. Putin also stated that negotiations should not be based on 'wishes after the use of psychotropic drugs' but on the current realities.
💥 Putin: I don't think the US is ready for nuclear war https://t.co/xS7VPiaYoT
⚠️ PUTIN'S NUCLEAR WARNINGS SINCE RUSSIA INVADED UKRAINE Full Story → https://t.co/MWtagTQjwU Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia was technically ready for nuclear war - the latest in a series of warnings he has delivered to the West in the two… https://t.co/2O054zEIG3
The main thing from Vladimir Putin’s interview with Dmitry Kiselev: - If US troops appear in Ukraine, Russia will treat them as interventionists, the States understand this. - From a military-technical point of view, Russia is ready for a nuclear war, but it is unlikely that… https://t.co/wSp45vpJ3C
President Vladimir Putin warned the West that Russia was technically ready for nuclear war and that if the US sent troops to Ukraine, it would be considered a significant escalation of the conflict https://t.co/OQSEUfAIrb
🇷🇺 Countries that claim that they have no red lines in relation to Russia must understand that then Russia will not have such lines either , Vladimir Putin said. https://t.co/zlpFqwLl9w
So after 2 years of the Ukraine war, the West is finally realising that Putin wants the same guarantees and measures put in place as per Russia's proposal sent to the US in December 2021. If there isn't serious consideration given to these guarantees and then implemented, the…
Venezuelan President Maduro criticizes Zelensky for insulting the Pope https://t.co/CM1ffvEpgK https://t.co/zTXN9h3TVW
‘Why? What for?’ Putin responds to a question on whether he has considered deploying tactical nukes in the ongoing conflict, also commenting on the Ukrainian army’s ‘pointless’ tactics https://t.co/rtUKrJvZ3u
Sadly for Putin, when fuel riots come to Russia, the age old Russian tactic of calling in the army to crack skulls is going to be difficult with that army all busy being destroyed in Ukraine.
President Putin discussed the potential for US boots on the ground in the zone of the special military operation. He noted that for Russia, it’s a ‘matter of life and death,’ while the US considers it as ‘improving their tactical positions’ in the world https://t.co/Tw9C3zF8Ku
It has been a while, but here we are again. Nuclear threats. Putin said that Russia is 'technically ready' for nuclear war, but does not intend to start one. He said he never considered the use of nuclear tactical weapons in Ukraine. https://t.co/3NQUmypost
Vladimir Vladimirovich Russia will consider foreign troops on the territory of Ukraine as invaders. Russia is ready for a nuclear war from a military-technical point of view, but it is unlikely that “everything is rushing so head-on”
Vladimir Putin gave a big interview to Dmitry Kiselyov for "Russia 1" television and RIA Novosti. In an interview, the Russian president gave an assessment of the most current events in the world. ⚫️ If the US military appears in Ukraine, Russia will consider it an… https://t.co/yFp6qujIFb
Putin: "Now to negotiate just because they are running out of ammunition would be somehow absurd on our part." Russian strategy has been the same for years or even centuries: 🇷🇺 will seek to grab as much land as possible and open negotiations on the rest of the territory. https://t.co/LCbyxKzyyZ
President Putin has said Moscow would engage in serious discussions with security guarantees for Russia. He also underlined that any negotiations must not be a pause to rearm Ukraine https://t.co/yJeVGW74eO
Ukraine war live updates: Russia is ready for nuclear war, Putin warns, and Moscow will conduct nuclear tests if the U.S. does https://t.co/kBY14COumc
Putin: "[We are] ready for negotiations that are not based on some wishes after the use of psychotropic drugs, but based on the realities that have developed" https://t.co/VWTKt4CnkA
Possible negotiations are not a break for re-arming Kiev, but a serious conversation with security guarantees for Moscow , said the President of Russia in an interview. https://t.co/SL8hSrCIfK
🤡 Putin: "I don’t think that everything here is rushing so head-on in Russian-American relations, but from a military-technical point of view, we are, of course, ready! [to nuclear war]"
❗️Russia is ready for Ukraine negotiations but they must be based on reality and not wishes after consuming psychotropic drugs — President Putin Main statements from the president on Ukraine during an interview with Rossiya 1 and RIA Novosti: - Negotiations should not be a… https://t.co/zlRafIG8B8
#Russia remains in a state of combat readiness and is fully ready for a nuclear war, but not “everything is rushing to it” at present, President Vladimir Putin says. https://t.co/2KG7FwZe4c
⚠️ FACTBOX-RUSSIA'S NUCLEAR ARSENAL: HOW BIG IS IT, AND WHO CONTROLS IT? Full Story → https://t.co/HvDUmsP3y8 President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Wednesday that Russia was technically ready for nuclear war and that if the United States sent troops to Ukraine the move… https://t.co/PJeR4RSrvZ
⚠️ RUSSIAN PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN INTERVIEW Full Story → https://t.co/AHA6k7atTi President Vladimir Putin gave a wide-ranging interview to Russia's RIA state news agency and Rossiya-1 state television, days before a March 15-17 election that is certain to give him another… https://t.co/0csaiuMwAB
President Vladimir Putin warned the West that Russia was technically ready for nuclear war and that if the US sent troops to Ukraine it would be considered a significant escalation of the war https://t.co/3rUHQWyF3w
❗⚡️ Vladimir Putin: "Countries that say they have no red lines regarding Russia must understand that then Russia will not have such lines either" Other statements by Vladimir Putin: ◾️ Negotiations should be a serious conversation based on the reality on the ground, with… https://t.co/kQjkOJUPbw
Putin said Russia would demand security guarantees to consider talks to end the war in Ukraine, telling a state news agency that “realities on the ground” should be the basis of any negotiations https://t.co/PJ00qa90tK
Putin says that peace between the Ukraine and Russia depends on security guarantees for Russia https://t.co/AfkyQ4qBoz
Russia remains in a state of combat readiness and is fully ready for a nuclear war, but not ‘everything is rushing to it’ at present, President Vladimir Putin said in remarks published on Wednesday https://t.co/ITsEE34wR0
The Russian Information Agency quoted Putin: Russia is militarily and technically prepared for a nuclear war, but we are not seeking it. https://t.co/2wIUzXCCGg
Putin: If American forces appear in Ukraine, we will consider them as intruders, and if Poland brings forces into Ukraine, they will not leave after that. https://t.co/kAEsBaRGI2
❗️The main thing in the interview of Russian President Vladimir Putin to journalist Dmitry Kiselev: - If US troops appear in Ukraine, Russia will treat them as invaders; - From a military-technical point of view, the Russian Federation is ready for a nuclear war; - The United…
Russia is ready for negotiations, but they must be based on reality, not wishes from the use of psychotropic drugs - Putin https://t.co/UhRBM4S9i3
Russia is ready for negotiations yes, but they must be based on reality, not wishes from the use of psychotropic drugs - Putin https://t.co/eyIbU9hlgN
Putin says no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, ready to use them if Russia's existence is threatened
PUTIN SAYS RUSSIA READY TO TALKS ON UKRAINE BUT ONLY WHEN TALKS BASED ON 'REALITIES', RIA REPORTS
PUTIN SAYS THERE HAS NEVER BEEN THE NEED TO USE NUCLEAR WEAPONS IN UKRAINE, RIA REPORTS
The Russian Federation is militarily ready for a nuclear war, but I don’t think we’re heading that way - Putin https://t.co/HfdfKifLX3
Russia’s Putin: From A Military-Technical Point Of View, Russia Is Ready For Nuclear War - But Not 'Everything Is Rushing To It'
RUSSIA’S PUTIN: IF US TROOPS APPEAR IN UKRAINE, RUSSIA WILL TREAT THEM AS INTERVENTIONISTS - RIA
Russia’s Putin: If US Troops Appear In Ukraine, Russia Will Treat Them As Interventionists - RIA
Ukraine needs weapons, not "white flags", said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg https://t.co/VQLgsS20E7
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said his Ukrainian counterpart Vladimir Zelensky is like former Venezuelan opposition lawmaker Juan Guaido: “such a clown, so stupid and so defeated.” https://t.co/VPAPSZFYXt
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro supported Pope Francis' proposal for Ukraine to start peace negotiations, strongly condemning Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's statements against the pontiff, calling him a "clown". "Pope Francisco is respected all over the world, he… https://t.co/oubcmKgOfG
Stoltenberg against the Pope's peace initiative: Ukraine needs weapons, not white flags " If we want a peaceful and lasting solution achieved in negotiations, then we should provide military support to Ukraine. What happens at the negotiating table is inextricably linked to… https://t.co/hfUwapW6ye
Venezuelan President Maduro called Zelensky a “clown” “Zelensky reminds me more and more of Guaidó (the head of the Venezuelan opposition) : a clown, as rude and defeated as Guaidó, just as harmful to his people,” Maduro said. According to him, “the time has come to negotiate… https://t.co/otSh9ts9ED
Maduro’s ‘clown’ remark came in response to Zelensky’s implied rejection of Pope Francis’ call for peace talks Details: https://t.co/u5g46wa4RM https://t.co/PnY2pJVkSR
He is a passionate advocate for peace, but Pope Francis's latest controversial Ukraine comments clash with the Vatican's official line and risk hampering its diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia. https://t.co/CKvlIzeGga
Ukraine should be ‘independent’ – Stoltenberg The NATO secretary general has endorsed negotiations as a way to end the conflict https://t.co/QUWO7FAaA2 https://t.co/apMYMelaFp
Zelensky was called a defeated clown after his rudeness towards the Pope. This statement was made by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on his television program “With Maduro +”. Maduro stressed that Venezuela stands in solidarity with the head of the Catholic Church. https://t.co/RKTQ4xObma
Ukraine war live updates: Russia attacked by wave of Ukrainian drones, shelling; Vatican rows back on 'white flag' comments https://t.co/e6bdcL2Haz
Vatican envoy called in over Pope 'white flag' remarks https://t.co/o53m57G1mm https://t.co/99UBbJyrdX
Russia finds Pope Francis's call for talks to end the war in Ukraine "quite understandable," while NATO's secretary general suggests it's not the time to discuss "surrender." https://t.co/v7mOhiKqD5 https://t.co/Tq1AwyDkgw
Ukraine's ambassador to the Vatican rebukes the Pope, declares that suggesting negotiations with Putin is no different than suggesting negotiations with Hitler. The keen historical insight really knocks your socks off https://t.co/PkkJrHpyNu
⚡Foreign Ministry summons Vatican envoy following Pope's call for Ukraine to negotiate with Russia. https://t.co/pOrzUTymSl
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has sharply criticized Pope Francis’s call for #Ukraine to negotiate with #Moscow, saying she didn’t “understand” his stance. https://t.co/w9dIw8n4FV
Ukraine summons Vatican envoy to express 'disappointment' with Pope's comments https://t.co/6dEO92Ot8G
Zelensky Rips The Pope, Rejects Call For Peace Talks https://t.co/ITUS4BufHk
⚡Pope's call for Ukraine's surrender receives criticism from Scholz, Stoltenberg. Pope Francis' call for Ukraine to negotiate with Russia received critical responses from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and NATO General Jens Stoltenberg on March 11. https://t.co/t8TR38sq1o
Vatican Denies Pope Francis Called for Ukraine’s Surrender https://t.co/uWsbXW997r
❗️#NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg rejected the Pope's call for #Ukraine to "raise the white flag" and begin negotiations with #Russia "Surrender is not peace. Putin started this war and can end it today. Ukraine, on the other hand, does not have such an opportunity,"… https://t.co/h1ndaX0l6T
NEW: German Foreign Minister has sharply criticised Pope Francis’s call for Ukraine to negotiate with Russia, saying she didn’t “understand” his stance. https://t.co/TbXrqmbytW
Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskiy attacks ‘virtual mediation’ after pope says Kyiv should ‘raise white flag’ https://t.co/SJq4Yo7y68
KREMLIN ON POPE'S MESSAGE ABOUT UKRAINE WAR NEGOTIATIONS: PUTIN HAS REPEATEDLY SAID RUSSIA IS READY TO RESOLVE THE SITUATION THROUGH TALKS