Military analysts point to Ukraine's strategic hit on a Russian rocket fuel facility as the catalyst for Moscow's rapid response, dismissing speculation about presidential rhetoric as the trigger.
With hundreds of key targets within ATACMS range, Ukraine could disrupt Russian and North Korean military operations in Kursk Oblast, the military expert believes.
President Zelenskyy revealed Russia launched approximately 900 guided bombs and 500 drones at Ukraine in the past week alone, calling for lofting restriction on long-range missiles.
Former Ukrainian military chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi warns of a growing authoritarian alliance threatening global democracy, urging NATO to adapt to new warfare realities.
Outgoing NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has urged member countries not to be swayed by Vladimir Putin's "reckless nuclear rhetoric," adding that increased military support for Ukraine remains crucial in the face of Russia's escalating threats.
Despite Chancellor Olaf Scholz's reluctance, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has emphasized the strategic importance of supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles to overcome eastern defensive barriers.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated a more positive outlook on potential US authorization for long-range strikes on Russian territory, following talks with American officials.
During a Strasbourg debate, MEP Nathalie Loiseau condemned Western restrictions on Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles, calling for unrestricted military aid and permission for Ukraine to strike back at Russian forces