URGENT: Putin Issues Ultimatum: Respect Russia or Face Consequences

Breaking News: Putin Issues Ultimatum to West, Threatens Consequences if Disrespected Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stern ultimatum to the West, warning that there will be no more wars if Russia is treated with respect. In a televised address, Putin stated that Moscow will not engage in further military operations if its interests are respected. Putin made the comments during a nearly four-and-a-half-hour televised event, where he was asked by the BBC's Steve Rosenberg about the possibility of new "special military operations." Putin replied that there will be no operations if the West treats Russia with respect and respects its interests. The Russian President also linked his demand for respect to the issue of NATO's eastward expansion, which he has long accused the alliance of cheating Russia on. Putin claimed that NATO's expansion has led to Russia being deceived, and that this has contributed to the current tensions. The immediate impact of Putin's ultimatum is unclear, but it is likely to send shockwaves through the international community. The West has been on high alert following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and Putin's comments will only add to the tensions. This is a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.