Understanding the US Decision on Long-Range Missiles for Ukraine
The recent decision by the United States to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles against targets in Russia has stirred up significant reactions and concerns globally. This move marks a notable shift in America's military aid to Ukraine, intensifying an already volatile situation. The Context of the Missile Decision Ukraine has been requesting stronger weapons for some time. The US had previously hesitated to provide such support, fearing it could provoke Russia further. However, the current decision seems to signal a readiness to take greater risks, with the condition that these missiles will only be used against Russian forces operating within Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders. Despite this limitation, Russia's response has been intense, with officials expressing strong fears about escalating tensions. Some key figures in Moscow, like Maria Zakharova, a close ally of President Putin, have warned that this could trigger conflicts on a much larger scale, even sug...