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Long-Range Missiles: Kremlin Accuses Washington of Fanning the Flames of the Ukraine War
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Moscow warns that Western military support is edging closer to direct confrontation, amid fears that the Ukraine conflict could escalate into an international showdown due to Biden administration deci
Russia has intensified its warnings over the U.S. administration’s decision to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles to strike deep into Russian territory, calling the move a dangerous escalation in the Ukraine war.
Leonid Slutsky, Chairman of the Russian State Duma’s Foreign Affairs Committee, stated that such actions “will inevitably lead to a major escalation with far more serious consequences.” He added that if these reports are confirmed, Russia “will respond in the strongest possible way.”
In an interview with TASS, Slutsky accused U.S. President Joe Biden of not only complicating efforts to end the war but also pushing the world towards the brink of a large-scale conflict, blaming his administration for inflaming the situation with no regard for international repercussions.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov echoed these concerns, describing Biden’s decision as “pouring fuel on the fire.” He warned that a formal confirmation from Washington would “create an entirely new scenario regarding the U.S.’s direct involvement in the Ukraine conflict.” Peskov also accused the current U.S. administration of seeking further tensions before leaving office.
Russian President Vladimir Putin previously claimed that Ukraine’s use of Western-provided long-range missiles would signify direct NATO involvement, fundamentally altering the nature of the conflict and implicating alliance member states in the war.
The Biden administration’s provision of ATACMS missiles to Kyiv coincides with other steps, including allowing U.S. defense contractors to operate in Ukraine for the first time to repair Western systems and train Ukrainian forces. These systems include Patriot missile defenses and F-16 fighter jets.
In addition, the administration is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine worth over $7 billion, aiming to bolster support before Biden’s term ends. Concerns persist that an incoming Donald Trump administration might limit future arms shipments to Kyiv.
These developments raise questions about the future of the Ukraine war, as escalating tensions between Moscow and Washington signal the potential for a broader international conflict.
Levante – Agencies
