Russian Ambassador Warns Against Use of Long-Range Weapons on Russian Territory

Antonov's Warning to Washington

Russia's Ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov, has issued a warning to Washington about the potential consequences of allowing Ukraine to use foreign-made weapons against targets deep within Russian territory. Antonov believes that such a move would be advantageous to Kiev and could potentially lead to a direct confrontation between Moscow and NATO.

US Congressmen's Proposal

On Wednesday, a group of US congressmen sent a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, requesting him to approve the use of US-provided weapons for striking strategic targets within Russian territory under certain circumstances. This proposal has been previously backed by Victoria Nuland, the former acting US Deputy Secretary of State, who played a significant role in the Western-supported coup in Kiev in 2014.

Austin's Response

However, Austin refrained from endorsing this policy change earlier this week, suggesting instead that Kiev should concentrate on the close fight rather than on long-range strikes with foreign-made weapons.

Antonov's Denouncement

Antonov criticized the calls to allow Ukraine to use Western-supplied weapons to attack deep inside Russia as provocative, extremely dangerous, and reckless. He stated that these calls from Russophobes only signify further US involvement in the Ukraine conflict, supporting the struggling Zelensky regime.

Antonov's Interpretation of the Debate

The ambassador described the debates on the issue as a hysterical reaction to Russia's battlefield successes against Ukraine, accusing Western policymakers of testing Russia's patience. He also suggested that by seeking permission to attack deep inside Russia with foreign-made weapons, Kiev is attempting to provoke the United States and other NATO countries into rash actions, potentially leading to a head-on collision between Russia and NATO members.

Antonov's Claims on Kiev's Potential Actions

Antonov claimed that Kiev would likely use long-range systems against Russian civilians and that the Kiev regime has long stopped seeking the West's permission to do so. He stated that barbaric raids using deadly products of the NATO military-industrial complex are carried out across Russia almost regularly.

Ukraine's Pleas

Ukraine has been increasingly pleading to be allowed to use Western-made weapons against distant targets within Russia as Moscow's forces continue to advance in Donbass and the Kharkov Region. The latter area has been used by Kiev to shell Russian territory regularly, resulting in the deaths of dozens of civilians.

Russian President's Statement

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated earlier this month that Moscow's offensive in the Kharkov Region aims to establish a cordon sanitaire or buffer zone to prevent further Ukrainian attacks.

Closing Thoughts

This development in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine raises several questions about the potential escalation of the situation and the role of foreign powers in it. What are your thoughts on this issue? Do you think allowing Ukraine to use foreign-made weapons against Russia could lead to a direct confrontation between Moscow and NATO? Share your thoughts and this article with your friends. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is delivered every day at 6pm.