Putin appears to be attempting to drive a wedge between Europe and the United States amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. During a speech at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Russian President asserted that the U.S. would abandon its allies in the event of a nuclear war. Putin emphasized that both the U.S. and Russia possess advanced early warning systems to detect missiles, whereas European NATO members lack this capability, rendering them “defenseless” according to Putin. Watch for more.