(MENAFN) Russia has the necessary means, including “super-weapons”, to respond decisively to any act of aggression, Federation Council Chairman Valentina Matvienko noted on Wednesday. Speaking at a Senate meeting, she reflected on President Vladimir Putin’s recent speech, which followed the deployment of Russia’s new Oreshnik hypersonic missile in Ukraine. Matvienko explained that the missile strike was a response to NATO’s support for Ukraine, particularly its use of Western weapons against Russian targets.

Matvienko emphasized that the use of the Oreshnik missile was not a threat or ultimatum, as presented by the Western media, but a clear response to the escalation of the West and their involvement in attacks on Russian territory. She added that the missile launch was a demonstration of Russia’s preparedness for all eventualities, underscoring that Moscow has the means to respond, including its advanced weapons. While she did not specify which “super weapons” she was referring to, Matvienko made it clear that Russia would always have a response to further provocations.

She also suggested that Putin’s speech and the missile launch could help move the conflict toward a peaceful resolution, provided the West acknowledges its failures and engages in negotiations that respect Russia’s sovereignty and security. Failure to do so, Matvienko warned, would lead to an impasse. In addition, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov echoed her comments, saying that a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine conflict remains distant, as the West continues to seek a strategic defeat of Russia.