Moscow [Russia], October 19: Russian President Vladimir Putin called the delivery of Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles from the United States to Ukraine an "additional threat," in comments broadcast on Russian state television on Wednesday.
Speaking at a press conference in Beijing, Putin said that the US had made a "mistake" by allowing itself to be drawn deeper into the conflict in Ukraine and thus prolonging the suffering there.
On Tuesday, Kiev confirmed that it had successfully used the missiles supplied by Washington against Russian bases.
"First, of course, this brings damage; this creates an additional threat. Secondly, of course we can repel these attacks," Putin said.
"War is war," he added.
This latest development would not change the situation on the front, he said.
Putin also announced permanent fighter jet patrols in the Black Sea, using MiG-31 aircraft over neutral waters, apparently equipped with hypersonic missiles.
Putin landed in Beijing on Tuesday for China's opening of the third international gathering to discuss its massive infrastructure project known as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Source: Qatar Tribune
