Vladimir Putin Threatens to Send Long-Range Missiles as Response to West Supplying Weapons to Ukraine
A SABRE-RATTLING Vladimir Putin has warned he will send his allies long-range missiles in response to the West sending Ukraine weapons. Russia’s president blasted the West’s decision to allow his enemies to use lethal weapons against his troops on the frontlines as several Nato allies have already bolstered up Ukraine’s defensive arsenal.
Putin’s Warning: A Strategy of Long-Range Missiles
Moscow labelled the move a grave miscalculation as Putin argued any threat against his troops would be quickly mirrored. An ever paranoid Putin has vowed to send his own terrifying set of weapons to his own pals across Europe to scare off Nato allies. The latest escalation of war could see tempers reach boiling point with Russia aiming weapons directly at Western powers. Putin, speaking to a crowd of foreign news outlets, said: “If someone thinks it is possible to supply such weapons to a warzone to attack our territory and create problems for us, why don’t we have the right to supply our weapons.”The response can be asymmetric. We will think about it.”
Germany Feels the Heat: Putin’s Direct Accusation
Germany took the brunt of Putin’s scolding as he personally singled out the European powerhouse for allowing their weapons to be used. He claimed that when German-supplied tanks first “appeared on Ukrainian soil, it provoked a moral and ethical shock in Russia”. Before the 71-year-old tyrant said the relationship between the two nations could be “definitively destroyed” if strikes on Russian territory are down to German missiles.
Ukraine’s Response and Western Backing
Ukraine has been constantly calling for additional support from the West with US President Joe Biden finally responding with a partial change to US policy. Earlier this week, a US-made weapon – the HIMARS missile – blasted key military targets inside Russia for the first time ever if confirmed. It would mark the first time since Washington gave Ukraine the green light to use American weapons to hit back at Russia – triggering a major escalation in the war. US sources confirmed that Joe Biden secretly lifted a ban on Ukraine’s use of American weapons for “counter-fire purposes” on their aggressors. Until now, the US limited the use of its missiles to Russian-invaded regions of Ukraine.
Western Allies Stand United: Germany Joins US in Support
Germany swiftly joined the US in authorizing Ukraine to hit back at Russia by allowing them to long-range weapons supplied to Kyiv. They claimed Ukraine had the right to use self-defensive measures against Putin’s army. With German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck even saying he regrets waiting as long as they did to allow Ukraine to deploy Western-supplied weapons. UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron spoke on the dilemma in Kyiv in recent weeks announcing he felt it was up to Ukraine to decide how they used British weapons. He said: “Ukraine has the right. Just as Russia is striking inside Ukraine, you can quite understand why Ukraine feels the need to make sure it’s defending itself.”
Global Reactions: France, Norway, and Calls for Action
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg last week as they announced Western countries should be helping Ukraine defend itself. Stoltenberg said: “We need to remember what it is. This is a war of aggression launched by choice by Moscow against Ukraine.” “I believe that time has come to reconsider some of these restrictions to enable the Ukrainians to really defend themselves.” The Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky agreed saying Ukraine is in desperate need of resources to counter Russia’s relentless threats. Norway says they believe that under international law Ukraine can and should attack Russia. With foreign minister Espen Barth Eide even saying Norway would allow them to hit parts of Russia as part of their self-defense.
In Conclusion
Despite the tyrant’s strong warning, his own country has bombarded Ukraine with weapons from Iran, North Korea, and China so far. Putin continues to escalate tensions, warning against Western intervention in the conflict. The situation remains tense as the world watches the back and forth of geopolitical powers in the region.