The war in Ukraine has reached a critical point as Western allies mull over the possibility of allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles against targets deep inside Russian territory. Despite Ukraine’s pleas for months, there is no clear indication of when or if US President Joe Biden will grant permission. The Kremlin has issued a stern warning that such approval would mean NATO members directly involving themselves in the conflict, raising the question of whether Western nations are willing to cross President Vladimir Putin’s red line and how Russia would respond.
In a recent discussion on the matter, Russian defence analyst Pavel Felgenhauer, postdoctoral researcher Marina Miron, and former US assistant secretary of defense Lawrence Korb weighed in on the potential implications of such a decision. The stakes are high as any move to allow Ukraine to deploy long-range missiles in Russian territory could escalate the conflict and provoke a strong response from Moscow.
The decision on whether to grant Ukraine this capability has geopolitical implications that extend beyond the current conflict, with potential repercussions for NATO-Russia relations. As tensions continue to mount, all eyes are on Western leaders to see how they will navigate this delicate situation and whether they will ultimately decide to give Ukraine the green light to use long-range missiles in Russian territory.
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