Putin says Russia won't attack countries if treated with respect

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Friday that Russia has no intention of attacking other countries if treated with 'respect,' accusing the West of 'deception' by continuing to expand the ranks of NATO. 'Russia has no plans to attack other countries if treated with respect,' Putin said. 'However, the West is deceiving us by continuing to expand NATO.' The president also emphasized that the alliance's eastward expansion poses a direct threat to Russia.