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However, Russia's response has been multi-faceted. At a communication level, Putin has indicated that the conflict now has "global aspects," which could allude to the possibility of it escalating into a world war. His statements suggest that any targeting of Russian territory by Western-supplied weapons would justify a counter-response, potentially anywhere in the world. Russia has specifically pointed out US military installations in Poland as legitimate targets, elevating the stakes of this conflict even further.