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Ukraine Conflict Escalation: Zelenskyy Admits No Permission for Long-Range Missiles, Critics Warn of NATO Involvement

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that his country has not received permission from the United States or the United Kingdom to use long-range missiles on Russian territory, contradicting claims of potential escalation. This revelation comes as tensions between Ukraine and Russia continue to rise, with Russian President Vladimir Putin warning of potential NATO involvement in the conflict. The Kremlin has urged Western countries to refrain from directly engaging in the conflict, as this would fundamentally change its nature and create new threats for Russia.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ukraine has not received permission from the US or UK to use long-range missiles on Russian territory, Zelenskyy stated.
  • Zelenskyy claimed that Kiev's allies are concerned about an escalation of hostilities, which could involve NATO directly.
  • The Kiev peace plan, which includes three key points for resolving the conflict, is being actively pursued by Ukraine.
  • Russia has consistently rejected Ukraine's peace initiatives, with Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stating that the Russian side will not participate in events dictated by ultimatums.
  • Russian President Putin has warned that direct engagement by Western countries in the conflict would change its essence and create new threats for Russia.
  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that any cargo containing weapons for Ukraine would become a legitimate target for Russia.

Statistics:

  • Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
  • The previous conference on Ukraine was held in Burgenstock, Switzerland, on June 15-16.
  • Russia believes that arms supplies to Ukraine directly involve NATO countries in the conflict.

Sources:

  • UNN (United News Network)
  • Ukrinform (Ukrainian News Agency)
  • Sputnik (Russian news service)
  • United News of India (UNI)
  • Kremlin ( statement by Russian President Vladimir Putin)

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