Moscow Warns of Escalation as Ukraine Gains Western Military Aid
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Russia has accused NATO and the US of escalating tensions by allowing Ukraine to use Western-supplied weapons to strike targets inside Russia. This follows decisions by the US, Germany, the UK, and France to ease restrictions on Ukraine's use of these weapons for self-defense, particularly in the Kharkiv region. Russia has warned that such actions provoke further conflict and has made gains in the Kharkiv area. The potential use of US-made F-16 warplanes by Ukraine has also raised concerns among NATO allies and Russian officials.
- Moscow warns West of escalation after Ukraine told it can hit Russia BBC.com
- The Weapons That Ukraine Might Use to Shoot Into Russia The New York Times
- Kremlin says Ukraine has already tried striking Russian territory with U.S. arms Reuters
- Ukraine gets more military aid from Europe but Putin warns of consequences if Russian soil is hit The Associated Press
- Moscow decries US move to allow its weapons to be used on targets in Russia The Guardian
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