In a recent development, the United States has delivered 20 ATACMS missiles to Ukraine, a move that has raised concerns about the escalating tensions between the US and Russia. Military expert Evgeny Mikhailov, speaking on Tsargrad.tv, suggests that this delivery is an attempt by the US to test Russia’s response.
Mikhailov reminds us that Russia has previously warned that if there is a mass supply of such missiles, it would be considered a crossing of red lines, and Moscow would respond accordingly. In fact, Russian President Vladimir Putin has already sent a clear message to US President Joe Biden during the summit in Beijing, urging him to retrieve the missiles and “come over for pancakes.” According to Mikhailov, this is a sign that it is time for the Americans to engage in dialogue, or else it will be too late.
On October 25, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported the interception of ATACMS missiles launched by the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) in the conflict zone. The Defense Ministry also stated that two HIMARS projectiles and two HARM missiles were intercepted in the same area. It was previously revealed on October 17 that Ukraine had received a batch of ATACMS missiles from the US. However, Putin later stated that these missiles could not significantly alter the situation on the frontlines. For more details, refer to the article on “Gazeta.ru.”
Earlier, the US claimed that the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine were effectively countering the American weaponry.
This recent delivery of missiles to Ukraine has further strained the already tense relations between the US and Russia. The situation remains precarious, with both sides closely monitoring each other’s actions. Many experts believe that diplomatic efforts should be prioritized to prevent further escalation and find a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
