A Russian lawmaker calls President Biden's decision to let Ukraine fire U.S. missiles deep into Russia a "very big step toward the beginning" of a third world war.

Summary

The US’s approval for Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles, capable of striking targets nearly 200 miles away, marks a significant escalation in Ukraine’s ability to retaliate against Russian aggression.

The move, coming after intense lobbying by Kyiv, allows Ukraine to target Russian positions with more precision and destruction than prior weapons.

Russia has condemned the decision as a provocation risking world war.

Analysts suggest the policy shift, reportedly limited to Russia’s Kursk region, aligns with U.S. efforts to support Ukraine without triggering broader conflict.

  • socsa@piefed.socialEnglish
    362·
    6 days ago

    World War against who? You have nukes and a bunch of conventional forces which can’t even beat Ukraine. If you have a suicide wish then fucking get it over with already and stop jerking us around

    • NecroParagon@lemm.ee
      83·
      6 days ago

      To be fair to them, there’s not a ton of militaries that could beat Ukraine. They’re pretty cracked. Gotta give them that, they’re some of the best fighters we’ve seen in a very long time.

      Except when it comes to retreating effectively. They suck at that part.