In Annual Address President Putin Warns Of Tough Russian Action If West Crosses 'Red Line'

 

CNBC: Putin warns against crossing Russia’s ‘red lines,’ talks up military advancement 

 * Moscow will respond “harshly,” “quickly” and “asymmetrically” to foreign provocations, Putin told an audience of Russia’s top officials and lawmakers. 

* He added that he “hoped” no foreign actor would cross Russia’s “red lines,” according to a Reuters translation. 

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his annual State of the Nation speech, warned on Wednesday against provoking his country, promising a swift retaliation against anyone who crossed “red lines.“ 

Moscow will respond “harshly,” “quickly” and “asymmetrically” to foreign provocations, Putin told an audience of Russia’s top officials and lawmakers, adding that he “hoped” no foreign actor would cross Russia’s “red lines,” according to a Reuters translation.  

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Putin promises ‘asymmetrical’ response to any threats made against Russia, promises those provoking Moscow will come to regret it -- RT  

‘Red lines’ for Russia infringing on its interests and attempts of meddling, says Kremlin -- TASS  

Russia Will Find a Way to Protect Its Interests If Other Countries Refuse Dialogue, Putin Says -- Sputnik  

Russia to define red lines in relations with other countries on its own, Putin says -- TASS  

Putin warns foreign rivals not to 'cross red line' and accuses the West of 'picking on Russia' in annual speech - while 120,000 of his troops are prepped for war on Ukraine's borders -- Daily Mail  

Putin warns West not to cross red line in annual address -- The Hill  

Amid Heightened Tensions With West, Putin Uses Address To Warn Against Foreign 'Provocations' -- RFE  

Putin warns of tough Russian action if West crosses 'red line' -- BBC  

Putin says Russia developing high-tech nuclear & laser weapons, warning ‘provocateurs’ will regret crossing country’s red lines -- RT 

Putin vows Russia will always uphold its spiritual and moral values -- TASS