Putin furious with NATO, warns of Nuclear retaliation if Ukraine deploys troops to conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin gave an open warning to NATO countries in his address to the country on Thursday. Putin said in his address that if NATO made the mistake of sending its troops into the Ukraine war, it would have dire consequences. If this happens, then western countries will have to be prepared for a nuclear war. 

In his address, he further said that after Finland and Sweden join the NATO alliance, Russia will have to cordon off its western area and strengthen it further. Putin clearly said that the Russian army is fully prepared for a nuclear attack.

Putin said in his address to the parliament that Russia will not allow anyone to interfere in its internal affairs. If any country tried to do this, then it would be prepared to face consequences like World War II. 

Putin said that western countries are trying to weaken Russia. Putin accused America of trying to weaken Russia. On military action, Putin said in parliament that the majority of the Russian people support the special military operation. 

On the war with Ukraine, he said that our soldiers are shedding their blood on the battlefield to protect their motherland. They are saving their countrymen from their enemies. Putin also praised national unity for next month's presidential elections. He observed a minute's silence in honor of the Russian soldiers killed in the war and paid tribute to them.