Russian President Putin took USA, allies head-on over Ukraine missile help.
“If this decision is made, it will mean nothing less than the direct participation of NATO countries, the United States, and European countries in the war in Ukraine.”
Putin said West-made drones were already striking Moscow. He explained why West’s decision would mean direct war with Russia.
Who’ll fire missiles, Kyiv can’t, said Putin, adding that West providing men and tech.
He said that Russia will be at 'war’ with West if NATO lifts restriction.
“And if this is so, then, bearing in mind the change in the very essence of this conflict, we will make appropriate decisions based on the threats that will be created for us.”
Putin’s threat after Antony Blinken’s clearest hint ever. UK foreign secy David Lammy informed that Blinken said US wanted it ‘from day one’.
Lammy said that West made its decision after Iran allegedly ‘supplied’ ballistic missiles to Russia.
Iran has denied such reports, summoned EU envoy to Tehran.
According to Guardian outlet, UK has already decided to allow use Storm Shadow missiles.
West so far allowed limited strikes into Russia with their weapons.
But, Ukraine has been urging allies to supply long-range missiles.
In May, Zelenskyy told Biden that your ‘incremental approach’ costing lives. He had urged Biden
to overcome worries of nuclear escalation.