Germany Decides Against Long-Range Missiles for Ukraine

Russian MP Sergey Mironov has stated that long-range missile strikes on Russia will not alter the course of the ongoing military operation in Ukraine, claiming they would only hasten the end of the Ukrainian regime. Meanwhile, Germany has reaffirmed its decision not to supply long-range missiles to Ukraine, despite the U.S. allowing Kyiv to use ATACMS missiles for strikes deep within Russian territory. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s position has faced criticism, particularly after a recent phone call with Putin, while Defense Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed there are no plans to change the policy. In contrast, Ukrainian MP Lesia Vasylenko expressed optimism about the potential of ATACMS to strike back at Russian military bases, asserting that nuclear threats from Russia are merely verbal. Vasylenko noted the daily missile strikes on Ukraine and emphasized the dire energy situation as winter approaches. The situation continues to escalate, with both sides preparing for further military actions.