Table of Contents
- 1 “Russia is not interested in peace”
- 2 The characteristics of “Oresnik”
- 3 The relationship between Russia and Britain is in the red
- 4 The chronicle of the new escalation
- 5 **Given the increased risks of miscalculation and escalation, what concrete diplomatic steps can be taken by international actors to de-escalate tensions and create a pathway towards a peaceful resolution in Ukraine?**
According to Vladimir Putin, the Russian-Ukrainian war is now of “global character”. He himself, with his speech, warned of attacks on the countries that provide Kiev with the ability to strike Russia, arguing that the conflict in Ukraine has now taken on elements of a global nature.
As he reported, Russia launched an attack with a medium-range ballistic missile against a Ukrainian military installation, codenamed “Oresnik”. “Russia launched a medium-range ballistic missile attack on a Ukrainian military installation in response to recent long-range Ukrainian strikes with Western weapons,” Vladimir Putin said in a televised address.
He pointed out that the missile attacks targets at a speed of Mach 10 (about 2.5-3 km/s), making it impossible to intercept. He also warned the West that Russia is “ready for any development. If anyone still doubts this, they shouldn’t. There will always be an answer.”
“We consider that we have the right to use our weapons against the military targets of those countries that allow the use of their weapons against our targets, and in case of escalation of aggressive actions we will respond with the same determination and in the same way,” he underlined.
He pointed out that the enemy (including Ukraine) failed to hit the targets he wanted in his strikes and stressed that attacks against Russia with Western weapons will not change the outcome of Russia’s “special operation”.
“Russia is not interested in peace”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the use of the new Russian missile “a clear and serious escalation in the intensity and cruelty of the war.”
“This is yet another proof that Russia is not interested in peace,” he wrote in X, adding: “Putin is not only prolonging the war – he is contemptuous of those in the world who truly desire the restoration of peace.”
Earlier, Zelensky said the missile had the characteristics of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), although Western officials disputed that assessment.
The US National Security Council said an “experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile” was used against Ukraine, adding that Russia likely has a limited number of these weapons, which are not expected to drastically change the course of the war.
Pentagon deputy spokeswoman Sabrina Singh confirmed that the US had been informed before the missile was launched through Nuclear Threat Reduction channels, which are used to share information such as missile launch alerts.
The characteristics of “Oresnik”
Matthew Saville, director of military science at RUSI (the UK’s strategic studies institute), said that available information on the new Russian missile shows that it has a longer range than the Iskanders in use so far, with a range of up to 500 km. Intermediate-range missiles (IRBMs), as Putin appears to describe them, typically have a range of 3,000 to 5,500 km.
According to Saville, the use of such a weapon may not have much military significance, but it is symbolically important, especially in conjunction with Russia’s revised nuclear strategy.
The relationship between Russia and Britain is in the red
At the same time, the deputy chief of the general staff of the British armed forces, responding to a question about the readiness to get involved in the event of an escalation with Russia, was clear.
“I don’t think anyone in this room can be under the illusion that if the Russians invaded eastern Europe tonight, we wouldn’t be facing them in battle,” Rob Magowan, deputy chief of staff, told a British House of Commons committee. armed forces.
The chronicle of the new escalation
Putin’s speech comes as the war in Ukraine – which on Tuesday marked 1,000 days – appears to be entering a new, dangerous phase.
On Sunday, US President Joe Biden gave Ukraine the go-ahead to use ATACMS missiles to strike targets inside Russia, and two days later they were used in Russia’s Bryansk region. On Wednesday, Ukraine was reported to have used Storm Shadow missiles against Russian targets. On the same day, Biden also agreed to provide Ukraine with anti-personnel mines.
These Western moves appear to have been in response to Moscow’s deployment of North Korean troops in preparation for an offensive aimed at ousting Ukrainian forces from an area in Russia’s Kursk region.
At the same time, Donald Trump is preparing to return to the US presidency in two months, promising to end America’s involvement in wars and invest taxpayer dollars in American lives. He has declared that he will end the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours, but without explaining how.
This week, Putin – seemingly reacting to the developments – ratcheted up the tension further by easing terms on the use of Russian nuclear weapons, while Russia stepped up airstrikes on Ukrainian infrastructure as its ground forces advance into eastern Ukraine.
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**Given the increased risks of miscalculation and escalation, what concrete diplomatic steps can be taken by international actors to de-escalate tensions and create a pathway towards a peaceful resolution in Ukraine?**
## Interview: Putin’s Escalation in Ukraine – A Turning Point?
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World-Today-News. Today’s discussion centers around the alarming escalations in the Russia-Ukraine war. Following President Putin’s declaration that the conflict has become one of “global character,” we are joined by two esteemed guests to analyze the ramifications of these developments. Joining us is Dr. [Guest 1 Name], a leading expert on Russian foreign policy, and Ms. [Guest 2 Name], a former military strategist specializing in conflict analysis.
**Section 1: The Nature of Escalation**
**Interviewer:**
Dr. [Guest 1 Name], President Putin’s rhetoric about the war’s global nature and his threats against nations supporting Ukraine are disturbing. How significant is this shift in tone, and does it solely reflect a response to recent Western military aid to Ukraine?
**Dr. [Guest 1 Name]:**
**Interviewer:**
Ms. [Guest 2 Name], from a military perspective, what do you make of Russia’s use of a new ballistic missile, ”Oresnik”? What strategic message might Russia be trying to convey with this deployment?
**Ms. [Guest 2 Name:]**
**Section 2: The Weaponization of Rhetoric and the Risk of Miscalculation**
**Interviewer:**
Dr. [Guest 1 Name], Putin’s pronouncements about retaliation against nations aiding Ukraine have raised concerns about the potential for miscalculation and unintended escalation. How real is the threat of a wider conflict involving NATO?
**Dr. [Guest 1 Name]:**
**Interviewer:**
Ms. [Guest 2 Name], how concerned should we be about the possibility of a “hot” conflict between Russia and NATO? What steps can be taken to minimize the risk of miscalculation?
**Ms. [Guest 2 Name]:**
**Section 3: The Role of International Diplomacy and the Path Forward**
**Interviewer:**
Dr. [Guest 1 Name], with tensions escalating, what is the role of international diplomacy in de-escalating the situation? Are there any avenues for dialog still open?
**Dr. [Guest 1 Name]:**
**Interviewer:**
Ms. [Guest 2 Name], looking toward the future, what are the potential scenarios for the trajectory of this conflict? What are the primary concerns for the international community?
**Ms. [Guest 2 Name]:**
**Conclusion:**
This has been a complex and elucidating discussion. The actions and pronouncements of both sides in the Russia-Ukraine conflict have undeniably raised international tensions.
Thank you to Dr. [Guest 1 Name] and Ms. [Guest 2 Name] for sharing their expert insights on this critical issue. We encourage our viewers to engage in thoughtful dialog and remain informed about the evolving situation in Ukraine.
