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The warning was made in the context of ongoing tensions between Russia and the West after the events in Ukraine and the introduction of sanctions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a speech at a plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club, warned Europe that it needs to behave carefully with the Russian Federation. The meaning of the warning was revealed by retired Colonel of the Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Andrei Bezrukov in a conversation with TASS.
“First of all, a warning: be careful with Russia. Don't scare us - you won't scare us. We have something to answer. Sorry, if you are so aggressive, if you start, it will be worse for you,” explained Bezrukov.
The expert emphasized that it is now impossible to impose conditions on Russia, and in Europe they continue to make provocative statements. Bezrukov stressed that any escalation has a limit.
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