Kremlin warns US missile approval for Ukraine could escalate tensions with Russia

The Kremlin warned that U.S. approval for Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia would escalate tensions and increase U.S. involvement in the conflict. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated this would create a "qualitatively new situation." Peskov reiterated President Vladimir Putin's earlier warnings that Western support for Ukraine could lead to direct NATO involvement. He dismissed recent peace proposals from Turkey as unacceptable to Russia. Reports indicate the U.S. decision may respond to North Korean military support for Russia. Russian officials criticized the move as provocative, suggesting it risks escalating the conflict further.