Putin Warns of NATO 'Paper Tiger', Escalation | JQJO

Russian President Vladimir Putin responded to US President Donald Trump's "paper tiger" remark, suggesting NATO might be one. Putin warned that supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would trigger a dangerous escalation, implying direct US military involvement. He stated Russian forces are advancing in Ukraine and that most of NATO is now fighting Russia. Putin also dismissed accusations of Russian airspace violations and urged European leaders to focus on their own issues, suggesting Ukraine should negotiate an end to the conflict.