回应“纸老虎”言论！普京“呛声”特朗普：那北约又算什么？！

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that the potential provision of "Tomahawk" missiles by the U.S. to Ukraine could lead to a significant escalation in the conflict, according to Russian President Putin, but it will not change the battlefield situation [1] - Putin emphasized that such actions would further damage U.S.-Russia relations, which had recently shown signs of improvement [1] - The "Tomahawk" cruise missile is a subsonic long-range missile manufactured by the U.S., with a maximum range exceeding 2000 kilometers, typically launched from naval vessels and submarines [2] Group 2 - Putin stated that if the U.S. does not extend the New START treaty, Russia also sees no need to extend it, indicating uncertainty about future compliance even if an extension is agreed upon [4] - He expressed confidence in Russia's nuclear capabilities and mentioned the production of modern high-tech weapon systems, including the "Zircon" hypersonic missile [4] - Putin noted that Russia does not require the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons outside its borders, except in Belarus, and suggested that the U.S. should maintain the status quo established by the New START treaty [5] Group 3 - Putin asserted that restoring comprehensive relations with the U.S. aligns with Russia's national interests, acknowledging the U.S. government's straightforward approach to its own interests [7] - He also indicated Russia's willingness to continue stable uranium supplies to the U.S. [8] Group 4 - Putin claimed that the Ukraine conflict could have been avoided if NATO had not approached Russia's borders, criticizing the West for its hegemonic ambitions [11] - He responded to Trump's characterization of Russia as a "paper tiger" by highlighting that Russia has been effectively engaged in conflict against nearly all NATO countries [13][14]