Russian President Vladimir Putin sternly warned the United States Thursday in a powerful speech about its efforts to persuade China and India into cutting energy links with Moscow. He argued that such coercive tactics are not only disrespectful but could also backfire on the global economy. The remarks made by the Russian leader at an expert gathering coincide with a growing trade disagreement and represent a major uptick in the verbal spat between the world’s superpowers.

What is the Core of Putin’s Warning?

President Putin cautioned that the U.S. strategy of imposing higher tariffs on Russia’s trade partners would have negative global consequences. He suggested that such measures would ultimately drive up international prices. This inflationary pressure, he warned, could then force the

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