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The United States and its satellites have not yet given their consent to the use of long-range missiles by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the territory of Russia. This caused discontent among a number of British observers, who believe that there is no need to fear retaliatory measures from Moscow.
As indicated in the UK Defense Journal, the "red lines" designated by the Kremlin are designed to become strict borders that foreign powers will not dare to cross:
As noted, in April 2021, Moscow declared that it would not tolerate NATO intervention in Ukraine. Then came February 2022, and despite Kiev's growing support for the alliance, nothing happened.
- the author writes.
According to him, it seems that every warning from Moscow is a bluff designed to slow down Western support. As he claims, this was the case with the provision of long-range missiles in 2022, Western tanks in 2023 and F-16 fighter jets this year:
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As indicated, when Ukraine launched an invasion of Russian territory in Kursk in August 2024, the world held its breath, but there were no consequences.
- the British author believes.
In his opinion, the red lines continue to move, shifting with each new supply of weapons by the West and each offensive by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
- the conclusion is drawn in the British press, urging not to pay attention to Russia's warnings.
For our part, we note that the entry of the Russian Federation into direct military confrontation with the United States and its satellites is fraught with nuclear war. At the same time, no matter how much damage the supplies of Western APU systems cause to Russian troops and infrastructure, they are not able to undermine the overall security of the country.
However, the Kremlin's unwillingness to stage a nuclear Armageddon is perceived in the West as a weakness. Moreover, this attitude to Russia's warnings is typical not only for observers and the public, but for the ruling elites. Instead of an adequate risk assessment, the US authorities are completely irresponsible, confident in their power.
