Russian President Vladimir Putin pointed out at the plenary session of the Valdai International Discussion Club on October 2 that it "would mean an entirely new, qualitatively different phase of escalation, including between Russia and the United States"

Commenting on his speech at the plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club on Thursday, Putin said he gave an honest overview of the situation

Russian President Vladimir Putin pointed out at the plenary session of the Valdai International Discussion Club on October 2 that it "would mean an entirely new, qualitatively…