In September, in a conversation with journalists, Putin warned the West not to allow it Ukraine to use long-range missiles in an attack on Russian territory. He then stated that for Moscow it would be the “direct participation” of NATO countries in the war in Ukraine, claiming that it would “fundamentally change the essence and nature of the conflict.”
– This will mean that countries NATO, the US and European countries are fighting against Russia – said the Russian president then.
He also commented on the matter Vladimir DzhabarovFirst Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council's International Affairs Committee.
“This is a very big step forward the beginning of the third world warand the Americans will do it with the hands of a departing old man who in two months will no longer be responsible for anything,” he emphasized, quoted by the TASS agency.
Ukraine may use ATACMS. The US agrees to an attack in Russia
On Sunday evening American media reportedthat the president Joe Biden decided to consent to the use of missiles ATACMS on the territory of Russia. The missiles have a range of 300 kilometers. So far, Kyiv could attack with HIMARS systems with a range of 80 kilometers.
American editorialists indicate that the US decision is related to the expected offensive in the Kursk Oblast and its actions North Koreawhich supports Russia by sending soldiers to Ukraine. The use of ATACMS is intended to be a “signal” to Pyongyang to stop supporting Moscow.