Vladimir Putin criticises U.S. efforts to pressure India and China into cutting energy ties with Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin criticised on Thursday (October 2, 2025) U.S. efforts to pressure India and China into cutting energy ties with Moscow, warning that such strikes might backfire economically.

Mr. Putin mentioned that if greater tariffs are imposed on Russia’s commerce companions, it will drive up world costs and pressure the U.S. Federal Reserve to hold rates of interest excessive.

That, in flip, would decelerate the U.S. economic system, Mr. Putin advised a discussion board of Russia specialists.

Warns U.S. on missile provide to Ukraine

Mr. Putin mentioned {that a} determination by the United States to provide Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would set off a significant new escalation with Washington, however wouldn’t change the scenario on the battlefield.

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance mentioned on Sunday (September 28, 2025) that Washington was contemplating a Ukrainian request for Tomahawks.

Asked what the availability of Tomahawks would imply, Mr. Putin mentioned it will be harmful because the cruise missiles had been highly effective and posed a risk.

“It is impossible to use Tomahawks without the direct participation of American military personnel,” Mr. Putin mentioned on the Valdai Discussion Club within the Black Sea resort of Sochi.

“This will mean a completely new, qualitatively new stage of escalation, including in relations between Russia and the United States.”

Mr. Putin mentioned Tomahawks might hurt Russia, however that it will merely shoot them down and enhance its personal air defence.

Two U.S. officers advised Reuters on Wednesday (September 30, 2025) that the United States would offer Ukraine with intelligence on long-range energy infrastructure targets in Russia, because it weighed whether or not to ship Kyiv missiles that could possibly be utilized in such strikes.

Putin on commerce funds between India & Russia

Russia and India should resolve points in commerce funds between the 2 international locations, Russian President Vladimir Putin mentioned on Thursday (October 2, 2025). Mr. Putin mentioned the difficulty could possibly be resolved inside the BRICS international locations or by different means.