Russia warns US missile supply to Ukraine could escalate conflict to world war level

Russia has warned that the U.S. decision to supply Ukraine with long-range missiles capable of hitting Russian territory marks a dangerous escalation in the conflict. Senior lawmakers in Russia expressed concerns that this could lead to World War Three. The U.S. shift in policy allows Ukraine to strike deeper into Russia, which Russian officials say could have severe consequences. They emphasized that Moscow would respond decisively to this new threat. Russian President Vladimir Putin previously stated that allowing Ukraine to use Western missiles would change the conflict's nature. Lawmakers reiterated that such actions would provoke a strong response from Russia.