Kremlin warns the West over ‘dramatic’ escalation moment in Ukraine war
Summary
The Kremlin warns of dramatic escalation as the US considers supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, raising fears of long-range attacks deep inside Russia. President Putin calls such supply a new stage of escalation.
Key Points
- The Kremlin expresses deep concern over the US potentially supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
- Tomahawk missiles have a range of 2,500 km, enabling Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia, including Moscow.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin warns that supplying Tomahawks would trigger a new stage of escalation involving US military personnel.
- US intelligence reportedly assists Ukraine in launching long-range strikes on Russian energy facilities, aiding drone attack planning.
