During a recent press conference, President Vladimir Putin asserted that threats against Russia only serve to strengthen its resolve. He cited Ukraine as an example of how strategic threats are created while disregarding Russia’s interests. Putin dismissed Donald Trump’s alleged missile threats as mere campaign rhetoric and expressed Moscow’s openness to peace talks regarding Ukraine. He reiterated Russia’s commitment to a two-state solution for Palestine and Israel, emphasizing the need for political and diplomatic resolutions to conflicts in the Middle East.