Russia Warns US Over Long-Range Missile Supplies

Russia has issued stern warnings to the US about supplying Ukraine with long-range ATACMS missiles, threatening an 'appropriate response' if these weapons are used to strike Russian territory. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov suggested Washington might have already decided to allow such strikes, escalating the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has been advocating for Western support to utilize long-range weapons against Russia, while US President Joe Biden has indicated that his administration is considering lifting restrictions on these missiles. Concurrently, Ukraine has threatened to sever ties with Iran over its reported missile deliveries to Russia, potentially enhancing Russia's offensive capabilities. NATO members are also facing increasing risks of direct confrontation with Russia, as recent incidents involving Russian UAVs in Romania and Latvia highlight growing tension. CIA chief William Burns labeled Iran's potential missile shipments to Russia as a 'dramatic escalation,' urging NATO to enhance its air defenses.