Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a warning that Russia would be “at war” with the United States and its allies if they allow Ukraine to use long-range Western weapons. This comes as the U.S. and its allies consider lifting restrictions on Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia. Putin stated that such a move would mean NATO countries are directly involved in the conflict, ultimately leading to war with Russia. The Kremlin has been portraying the war in Ukraine as a clash with the West and NATO, and Putin’s threatening rhetoric marks an escalation of this strategy.
Despite warnings from Putin, the U.S. and its allies have been considering allowing Ukraine to use long-range Western missiles to target Russian military assets deeper inside Russia. However, there is concern about a potential major escalation if this policy were to change. Ukrainian forces have been pleading for permission to strike deeper inside Russia in response to attacks on Ukrainian cities. The recent comments by Putin and the Russian State Duma speaker reflect the growing tensions between Russia and the West over the conflict in Ukraine.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to meet with President Joe Biden in Washington to discuss the situation, with the U.S. indicating that they are “working out” the issue of allowing Ukraine to use long-range Western weapons. Starmer emphasized that Russia started the conflict by illegally invading Ukraine, but the U.K. does not seek any conflict with Russia. The situation remains highly volatile, with the potential for further escalation between Russia and the West over the conflict in Ukraine.
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