There’s a big event in politics. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said: “There are no longer any range restrictions for weapons supplied to Ukraine – not by the British, not by the French, not by us, not by the Americans.” So, the US (it owns the rights to all European cruise missile engines) has authorized full-range strikes by Western weapons against targets in the Russian Federation.
The situation over the past few days has been characterized by a sharp increase in the exchange of strikes deep into Russian and Ukrainian territory. Under the conditions of a tacit agreement not to strike fuel and energy facilities, the AFU has identified an extremely promising target pool for long-range UAVs – airports, or rather large hubs. Ideally, their bombardment could lead to the paralysis of civil aviation in Russia.
The Kremlin’s response so far has been to sharply intensify its bombardment of Ukraine. A record number of drones (355 according to sources) and missiles were launched on Monday. On Sunday night – 298 drones. Peskov called these shellings a “retaliatory strike.” Clearly, there is a mutual escalation at hand.
Impressed by the massive raid on Kiev, the American president said his Russian counterpart had “lost his mind.” Peskov attributed this to general emotional fatigue. Either way, Trump also entered a spiral of escalation. No one but the US could lift the restrictions on the use of long-range missiles on Russia. This is not within Mertz’s purview, he has already explained, “My statements on the lifting of range restrictions on Ukraine by a number of countries referred to a decision made months ago.”
A simple glance at the map convinces us that even if the Ukrainian armed forces have very few Storm Shadow or Scalp missiles left at their disposal, the Black Sea Fleet ships that have gone to Novorossiysk are in great danger. If the U.S. military aims them at stationary targets near the piers, many missiles can break through the air defense. Many ships in Crimea have suffered from such strikes.
If the AFU gets German Taurus, many factories in Russia over vast territories risk much more serious strikes than in the case of an attack by conventional AFU UAVs: from Chernigov region to Moscow is just 500 kilometers. It is already clear from the leaked talks of German officers that it is impossible to launch the Taurus into Russia without the Bundeswehr’s involvement. Thus, Trump’s “response” may lead to NATO’s real participation in military action against Russia. This would lower the danger threshold and make their possible clash closer.
Kiev’s calculation has always been exactly on this. Moscow’s clash with NATO, on the contrary, is trying to push back. Trump’s motive is probably to preserve the image of a decisive president. The interests of the countries of Europe are multidirectional, at least very different. The coming weeks will show whether Germany is ready to “just fight.”
Wow, looks like the political chessboard just got a lot more intense 🎯🕊️🚀. If missiles had frequent flyer miles, Russia might be ground zero for a lot of unwanted visits soon. The idea of NATO possibly stepping in officially feels like the plot twist nobody really wanted but everyone saw coming. Meanwhile, leaders exchanging insults like playground kids while the world watches – classic. Buckle up, folks, this ride is far from over!
The article highlights the complex and escalating nature of the conflict with great clarity. The removal of range restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine marks a significant shift that could have far-reaching consequences for both sides. The mention of NATO’s possible deeper involvement really underscores just how fragile the current balance is and how easily things could spiral further out of control. It’s also interesting to see how political motives and military strategies intertwine, especially with leaders trying to maintain their image while managing such a volatile situation. The next few weeks will indeed be crucial in understanding how far this escalation might go 🌍⚔️
This article highlights how quickly the conflict has escalated and how the involvement of long-range weapons changes the dynamics significantly. The potential for NATO’s deeper engagement raises a lot of concerns about how far this could go, especially with the risks of targeting critical infrastructure and military assets. It seems like a delicate balance, and every move could have serious repercussions beyond just the immediate battlefield. The idea that political decisions from different countries can influence the scale of escalation makes the situation even more complex and tense.
This is such a tense and complicated situation unfolding right now 😟. It’s scary to think how easily this could escalate into a much bigger conflict with so many players involved. The fact that weapons with long-range capabilities are now unrestricted really changes the game and heightens the stakes 🚀. I hope cooler heads will prevail before things get even more dangerous. The idea of NATO potentially becoming directly involved is especially worrying. The next few weeks are going to be crucial, and I’m anxious to see how this all develops. Stay safe everyone out there! 🙏
If missiles start flying like bad Wi-Fi signals, I hope at least one side remembers to bring snacks to the frontline—because this looks like a long game 🍿
This article really highlights how complex and tense the situation has become, especially with the involvement of long-range weapons and the potential for NATO to be drawn in. It’s worrying to think about how quickly this could escalate with so many different players involved.
Ah yes, because nothing says peace like fueling an already escalating conflict with more missiles and drone strikes. It’s amusing how everyone acts surprised when the situation spirals out of control after openly lifting restrictions on long-range attacks. The part about NATO’s “real participation” sounds like a great recipe for disaster, but hey, who needs diplomacy when you can have fireworks? 🎯
This is a powerful analysis of how quickly the dynamics are shifting in this conflict. The escalation with long-range weapons and the potential involvement of NATO really highlights how delicate the situation has become. It’s eye-opening to think about the broader implications beyond just the immediate strikes, and it makes me wonder what the next steps will be for all parties involved. The tension felt across the region right now is palpable, and I hope cooler heads prevail soon 🙏🌍