Officials ‘incredibly concerned’ as Moscow vows response to Kyiv’s use of US-made missiles on targets inside Russia

The US state department said it was “incredibly” concerned about Russia’s campaign of hybrid warfare against the west, amid fears it will escalate following Ukraine’s first use of US-made long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, after the Biden administration lifted restrictions on their use.

Russia has promised an “appropriate” response to the new policy, and has engaged in nuclear sabre-rattling by changing its nuclear doctrine in recent days. However, western officials believe the thrust of the Russian response may come not on the battlefield in Ukraine but elsewhere in the world.

Potential hybrid attacks could span a wide menu of options, including expanding its campaign of sabotage and assassinations in Europe or further arming US adversaries in the Middle East and Indo-Pacific regions, according to people briefed on the discussions about a potential Russian response.

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  • wurzelgummidge@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 month ago

    amid fears it will escalate following Ukraine’s first use of US-made long-range missiles on targets inside Russia

    Well who would have thought, eh?

    Escalation is clearly what they are hoping for.

    • rammer@sopuli.xyzEnglish
      42·
      1 month ago

      Oh you mean the Russians are hoping for an escalation. Like they have been doing consistently for the past ten years.