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SECURITY: Russia Warns Of 'Tangible' Response If Kyiv Strikes Targets Within RF

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Reuters reporting comments from the Russian Foreign Ministry stating: "Kyiv's use of long-range missiles to attack our territory would mean direct involvement of US and "its satellites" in hostilities against Russia." The Ministry adds: "In this case Russia's response will be adequate and tangible."

  • The comments come after a decision by US President Joe Biden to remove some restrictions on Ukraine's use of US-supplied long-range weapons to strike targets within the Russian Federation.  
  • MNI noted this morning that EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell responded with a call for EU member states to follow suit: “I’ve been saying once and again that Ukraine should be able to use the arms we provided to them, in order to not only stop the arrows but also to be able to hit the archers". See: UKRAINE: After Biden Allows Long-Range Missile Use, EU's Borrell Calls For Same
  • Comments hitting wires from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in the last few minutes suggest that Germany will retain restrictions: "[I] Am sticking with decision not to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine... stick with decision not to allow long-range strikes into Russia."
  • Biden's move appears primarily designed to bolster Ukraine's chances of fending off a major Russian counteroffensive in the Kursk Region, expected to include North Korean ground troops for the first time. Holding some territory in Kursk is seen as crucial if US President-elect Donald Trump withdraws support and pushes Ukraine to the negotiating table. 
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Reuters reporting comments from the Russian Foreign Ministry stating: "Kyiv's use of long-range missiles to attack our territory would mean direct involvement of US and "its satellites" in hostilities against Russia." The Ministry adds: "In this case Russia's response will be adequate and tangible."

  • The comments come after a decision by US President Joe Biden to remove some restrictions on Ukraine's use of US-supplied long-range weapons to strike targets within the Russian Federation.  
  • MNI noted this morning that EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell responded with a call for EU member states to follow suit: “I’ve been saying once and again that Ukraine should be able to use the arms we provided to them, in order to not only stop the arrows but also to be able to hit the archers". See: UKRAINE: After Biden Allows Long-Range Missile Use, EU's Borrell Calls For Same
  • Comments hitting wires from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in the last few minutes suggest that Germany will retain restrictions: "[I] Am sticking with decision not to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine... stick with decision not to allow long-range strikes into Russia."
  • Biden's move appears primarily designed to bolster Ukraine's chances of fending off a major Russian counteroffensive in the Kursk Region, expected to include North Korean ground troops for the first time. Holding some territory in Kursk is seen as crucial if US President-elect Donald Trump withdraws support and pushes Ukraine to the negotiating table.