Kremilin Warning to US ‘Fatal Consequences’ in Providing Weapons that can strike Russia

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The Kremlin has issued a stark warning to the United States regarding the use of American-provided weapons by Ukraine to target Russian territory, suggesting potential "fatal consequences" for what it perceives as miscalculations by Washington. This warning underscores the escalating tensions between the two global powers amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

 

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, in a statement reported by the Russian state news agency RIA, cautioned U.S. leaders against underestimating the severity of Russia's potential response. “I would like to warn American leaders against miscalculations that could have fatal consequences,” Ryabkov stated. “For unknown reasons, they underestimate the seriousness of the rebuff they may receive.”

 

This warning follows a recent decision by the Biden administration to quietly permit Ukraine to use some U.S.-provided weapons for striking military targets within Russian territory. This move aligns with similar permissions granted by some European governments, which have also given Ukraine more leeway in utilizing Western weapons as Russian forces advance into the Kharkiv region of Ukraine.

 

A U.S. official told POLITICO that President Joe Biden directed his team to ensure Ukraine could employ U.S. weapons for counter-fire purposes in Kharkiv, allowing Ukrainian forces to retaliate against Russian attacks or preparations for attacks. However, the official emphasized that the overall policy of allowing long-range strikes inside Russia "has not changed."

 

The issue of weapon usage has been a point of contention, with Ukrainian leaders advocating for greater flexibility to better defend against Russian offensives. In response to these developments, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning to the West, stating that constant escalation could lead to "serious consequences." Speaking on May 29, Putin questioned how the United States would respond if serious consequences emerged in Europe, especially considering the parity in strategic weapons between Russia and the U.S.

 

Ryabkov underscored Putin's warning, urging U.S. officials to take it with the utmost seriousness and to thoroughly study the implications. “It must be taken with the utmost seriousness,” Ryabkov added, emphasizing that American officials should dedicate time to understanding the detailed implications of Putin’s statement.

 

This recent exchange of warnings highlights the high stakes involved in the ongoing conflict and the potential for further escalation. The situation remains tense as both sides navigate the complexities of military strategy and international diplomacy in a region fraught with historical and geopolitical significance.

 

Credit: Politico 2024-06-04

 

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[Dcheech]

The problem with these repeated threats. After the first couple times, people and countries get used to them. Tough titty Vlad.

The Ukraine need to strike some power, oil or natural gas facilities. Grain storage warehouses. Both economic damage and damage the domestic infrastructure so lots of Russians can feel it. It has been a painless war for those in Russia compared to the Ukraine. They need to feel the consequences of their attack in a more forceful way.  Not just military funerals and prosthetics shipped from China. 

[0ffshore360]

50 minutes ago, Dcheech said:

The problem with these repeated threats. After the first couple times, people and countries get used to them. Tough titty Vlad.

The Ukraine need to strike some power, oil or natural gas facilities. Grain storage warehouses. Both economic damage and damage the domestic infrastructure so lots of Russians can feel it. It has been a painless war for those in Russia compared to the Ukraine. They need to feel the consequences of their attack in a more forceful way.  Not just military funerals and prosthetics shipped from China. 

Unfortunately it might just be a cynical approval by the US and others because Ukraine is in possession of very limited supplies of long range weapons and  the prolific "pledges" of supply are still forthcoming in material terms.

This war of attrition has been fed like a slow burning fire to keep the feet warm !

Certainly painless for non combatants.

 

 

[Dcheech]

29 minutes ago, 0ffshore360 said:

Certainly painless for non combatants.

China has indeed been making out quite well. The war is real life buoy for them as their real estate construction sector has been in free fall.  Prince Vlad, had to  kowotow to Celestial Leader Xi & hold off invading the Ukraine until AfTeR the Winter Olympics were over. International cooperation at its finest. Vlad knew where his piroshkis were getting buttered.