Putin Warns of Retaliation if Ukraine Uses Western Long-Range Missiles

Moscow considers Western support for Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory as a potential escalation of the conflict.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has cautioned that Moscow will devise a response if Western nations enable Ukraine to strike deep into Russia with long-range missiles.
Putin's comments were made during an interview on Russian state TV, highlighting the potential for a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Ukraine has received long-range missile systems from Western allies, but is currently not allowed to use them to target Russian territory.
Moscow views Western authorization of such strikes as direct involvement in the war, which could dramatically alter the nature of the conflict.
The Kremlin is developing various response strategies, though specific retaliatory measures have not yet been disclosed.