Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that NATO members in Europe were playing with fire by enabling Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia. Putin said strikes on Russian territory by Ukraine using Western weapons could lead to serious consequences.Putin’s remarks came after the NATO chief said alliance members should let Ukraine strike deep into Russia with Western weapons. Speaking to reporters in Tashkent, Putin reminded the US of “parity in the field of strategic weapons,” asking if the West wants a “global conflict?.” Putin argued that the use of such weapons would rely on Western intelligence and implied the involvement of NATO military personnel.The Russian president also warned the alliance members that they should be aware of possible consequences.