Kremlin: Western Supply of Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine Will Escalate Tensions

The Kremlin confirmed today that the supply of long-range missiles from France and Germany to Kyiv will lead to another round of "escalation of tension" in the Ukrainian conflict. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Russia-1 television, "We are already seeing discussions about the delivery of missiles from France and Germany with a range of 500 kilometers or more." He added, "This is a completely different weapon... It will lead to another round of escalation." Peskov also affirmed that Russia will continue its operations in Ukraine until "the task is completed... there is no alternative." Moscow claims that it was compelled to conduct its operation in Ukraine to protect its security and respond to what it describes as hostility and aggression from the West, which it claims is intent on destroying Russia.