U.S. plans to lift missile ban for Ukraine sparks strong Russian warnings

The United States plans to lift a ban on missile strikes from Ukraine into Russia, allowing Kyiv to use long-range U.S. missiles. This decision has sparked strong reactions from Russian officials, who warn it could escalate the conflict significantly. Russian lawmakers expressed concerns that this move could lead to World War Three. They argue that allowing Ukraine to strike Russian territory will dramatically change the nature of the conflict and threaten Ukraine's statehood. Officials, including Vladimir Dzhabarov and Leonid Slutsky, indicated that Russia would respond swiftly to this escalation. They emphasized that U.S. missile strikes into Russia would lead to serious consequences.