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- 1 American air defense systems would not be able to intercept these Russian missiles
- 2 An unprecedented war escalation since the start of the war
- 3 **How might the US and its allies respond diplomatically and militarily to Russia’s use of a new intercontinental ballistic missile against Ukraine, and what potential implications could this have on global security?**
Putin’s announcement came hours after Ukraine said Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile overnight at the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro.
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Vladimir Putin says that Moscow has proven a new intercontinental ballistic missile In an attack on Ukraine, a weapon he warned could be used against other countries that have allowed kyiv to use its missiles to attack Russia. “One of the newest medium-range missiles has been tested in combat conditions,” the Russian president announced on television.
Thursday’s Russian attack on Ukraine came in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian territorywith American and British missiles earlier this week, Putin said during a nationally televised speech.
His announcement came hours after Ukraine said Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile overnight in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro. According to local officials, two people were injured in the attack and an industrial facility and a rehabilitation center for people with disabilities were damaged.
American air defense systems would not be able to intercept these Russian missiles
In his speech, Putin said Russia would issue advance warnings if it launched further strikes with such missiles against Ukraine to allow civilians to evacuate to safety. “American air defense systems “they would not be able to intercept these Russian missiles,” he added.
US officials have said that an initial assessment of the overnight attack indicated that the attack was carried out with an intermediate-range ballistic missile.
The attack occurs in a week in which Tensions have soared as the United States eased restrictions on Ukraine’s use of U.S.-made long-range missiles inside Russia, while Russian President Vladimir Putin lowered the threshold for use of nuclear weapons.
The Ukrainian Air Force said in a statement that the attack on Dnipro was launched from the Russian region of Astrakhanin the Caspian Sea.
“Today, our crazy neighbor showed once again what he really is. And how scared he is,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
An unprecedented war escalation since the start of the war
Earlier this week, Washington authorized Ukraine to use long-range missiles scope supplied by the United States to strike deeper into Russia, a move that sparked an angry response from Moscow.
According to the Kremlin, Ukraine fired several missiles from United States Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) against Russia a day after Washington gave its permission.
On the same day of the Ukraine attack, Putin signed a new doctrine which allows for a possible nuclear response, even to a conventional attack against Russia, by any nation supported by a nuclear power.
U.S. officials have said that the change in the Biden administration’s strategy, which allows Ukraine to attack with long-range US missileswas a response to Russia’s deployment of North Korean troops to the conflict.
**How might the US and its allies respond diplomatically and militarily to Russia’s use of a new intercontinental ballistic missile against Ukraine, and what potential implications could this have on global security?**
## World Today News: Interview on the Escalation in the Ukraine War
**Welcome to World Today News. We’re here today to discuss the escalating tensions in the Ukraine war, particularly in light of recent missile attacks and strategic shifts.**
We’re joined by two esteemed guests:
* **Dr. Anya Petrova:** A leading geopolitical analyst specializing in Russian foreign policy.
* **Ambassador Mark Thompson:** Former US Ambassador to Ukraine, with extensive experience in international conflict resolution.
Let’s begin.
**Section 1: Russia’s New Missile and its Implications**
* **Host:** Dr. Petrova, Putin recently announced the use of a new intercontinental ballistic missile against Ukraine. He stated it was in retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory. What can you tell us about this missile, and what do you believe are its strategic implications for the conflict?
* **Host:** Ambassador Thompson, the US has stated that their assessment indicates the attack on Dnipro involved an intermediate-range ballistic missile, not an ICBM. Regardless, this escalation is undeniable. How do you see this development shaping the American response and its support for Ukraine?
* **Host:** Both guests, given Putin’s claim that this new missile can overcome American air defence systems, how credible is this claim, and how might it impact the balance of power in the region?
**Section 2: Ukraine’s Use of Western Missiles and Russia’s Response**
* **Host:** Dr. Petrova, the US recently authorized Ukraine to use long-range ATACMS missiles to target locations within Russia. What was Russia’s reaction to this move, and how might it affect the nature of the conflict going forward?
* **Host:** Ambassador Thompson, how does this decision by the US reflect a shift in their strategy, and what were the key considerations behind it? Was this decision driven by Russia’s alleged deployment of North Korean troops, as some sources suggest?
* **Host:** Both guests, does this escalation in terms of weaponry and range risk drawing NATO further into the conflict? What measures can be taken to prevent further escalation and de-escalate the situation?
**Section 3: The Nuclear Dimension and the Risk of Escalation**
* **Host:** Dr. Petrova, Putin has adjusted Russia’s nuclear doctrine, lowering the threshold for their potential use. How do you interpret this move, and what are the potential risks and consequences of such a policy change?
* **Host:** Ambassador Thompson, how does the US view this change in Russian nuclear doctrine? What diplomatic channels and strategies can be used to discourage Russia from using nuclear weapons?
* **Host:** Both guests, looking ahead, what are the key challenges and opportunities for finding a peaceful resolution to this conflict? How can the international community play a constructive role in de-escalating the situation and achieving a lasting peace?
We’ll be right back after a short break. Stay tuned for more of this important discussion on World Today News.
