January 4th 2025.
The tension between Russia and Ukraine reached a new height on Saturday when Russia issued a stern warning to Ukraine. The warning was in response to the Ukrainian Armed Forces' attempt to strike the Belgorod Region with American ATACMS operational-tactical missiles. According to the Russian Defence Ministry, these actions, supported by Western curators, will not go unnoticed and will be met with retaliatory measures.
The ministry revealed that the Ukrainian troops had tried to launch an ATACMS strike on the Belgorod region the day before. Fortunately, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that all the missiles were shot down by the combat crews of the S-400 anti-aircraft missile system and the Pantsir-SM anti-aircraft missile and gun system during the anti-missile battle.
This recent incident is just one of many in the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine. In November, the United States authorized Ukraine to use US long-range missiles to strike deep into Russian territory. The UK and France also gave similar permission for their Storm Shadow and SCALP missiles. However, Russia has repeatedly condemned these actions, calling it an escalation of the tension around the conflict.
The tensions between the two countries were further heightened on December 12 when Russia accused the Ukrainian forces of launching a missile strike on the Taganrog military airfield in Russia's Rostov region. According to the Russian Defence Ministry, six US-made ATACMS ballistic missiles were used, and two of them were shot down. Falling missile fragments also caused casualties among the personnel.
The Russian Defence Ministry made it clear that such attacks with Western long-range weapons will not go unanswered, and appropriate measures will be taken. This statement was echoed by Russian President Vladimir Putin during his state visit to Kazakhstan on November 28. When asked if the outgoing Biden administration's authorization to hit Russia with ATACMS would affect future contacts with the Trump administration, he responded by saying that the current administration may be trying to create difficulties for the future one. However, he believes that the newly elected president is an intelligent and experienced person who will find a solution to the ongoing conflict.
Despite US President-elect Donald Trump's statement that he has a plan to "end the war" in Russia, Moscow remains firm in upholding its national interests. They have made it clear that they will interact with the new US administration while also protecting their own country's interests. The situation between Russia and Ukraine remains tense, and the world is watching to see how it will unfold.
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