Russian President Vladimir Putin recently said that the United States could push the world toward a global conflict, in a speech to the military regarding the situation in Ukraine. Tensions continue to rise, with Russia launching a medium-range ballistic missile at the city of Dnipro, an attack that signals a potential turning point in the war.
Russia has confirmed the use of a new conventional missile, called Oreshnik, to strike strategic targets in Ukraine. In response to possible escalations, Putin said that Russia is ready to face any scenario. At the same time, the Kiev Air Force reported that Russia had launched an intercontinental ballistic missile from the Astrakhan region. However, Ukrainian military sources clarified that the missile did not carry nuclear warheads.
Several Western officials have expressed doubts about the identification of the missile as intercontinental, suggesting that further verification is needed to clarify the situation. In addition, Ukraine has used US and British missiles to strike targets inside Russia. Moscow has warned that such actions could be seen as a serious escalation of the conflict.
Britain’s direct involvement in the war has been highlighted by Russia’s ambassador to London, who said that the Storm Shadow missiles used by Ukraine could not have been launched without the support of British and NATO personnel. This raises questions about the role of Western powers in the Ukrainian crisis and the possibility of a broader military response. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently said that Crimea could be regained through diplomatic channels, thus opening up dialogue on historically disputed territories. However, he also stressed that no territory occupied by the Russian invasion can be legitimized as part of the Russian Federation.
As tensions continue to mount and interactions between Russian and Ukrainian militaries intensify, the future of the conflict remains uncertain. The international community is closely watching the next developments, hoping for a peaceful resolution but mindful of the political and military challenges that remain. Diplomacy may prove to be the only way to avoid further escalation and ensure stability in the region.
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