Russia warns NATO of war if Ukraine targets with long-range missiles

Russia warned NATO on Friday, threatening direct confrontation if Western nations permit Ukraine to strike Russian territory with long-range missiles.

Russia’s UN Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya told the United Nations Security Council that such actions would make NATO a “direct participant in military actions against a nuclear power.”

Nebenzya cautioned, “I believe you should not forget that and must consider the consequences,” emphasizing the serious risks involved if NATO-backed strikes occur on Russian soil.

Vyacheslav Volodin, the Speaker of Russia’s State Duma and a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, echoed this sentiment. Speaking on Friday, he accused NATO of already being deeply involved in the Ukraine conflict. Volodin alleged that the alliance was not only providing military support but also playing a significant role in decision-making processes regarding Ukraine’s military operations.

His comments came a day after President Putin warned that Western involvement in providing Ukraine with long-range missiles capable of striking Russian territory would significantly change the dynamics of the war, escalating the conflict into direct confrontation with NATO.