Vikrant Shekhawat : Oct 28, 2024, 01:00 AM
Russia-Ukraine War: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday once again warned Ukraine that if it uses long-range weapons, Russia will respond harshly. With this warning, Putin also said that Russia is considering its military options to give an accurate response to the aggression being carried out against Ukraine in recent times.Russia's drone attack and Ukraine's responseMeanwhile, the Russian army carried out another major drone attack on Ukraine. According to Ukrainian reports, they have shot down more than 40 Russian drones overnight. This situation has arisen when Russia has claimed that its troops have gained control of a front-line village called Izmailovka in eastern Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry has confirmed the liberation of this settlement and said that their troops are advancing in this area.Putin's increasing threatsPutin has made it clear to Ukraine that if it decides to use long-range weapons, it will have to face serious consequences. He has recently toughened his threat of war with NATO. According to Putin, Ukrainian troops will depend on NATO intelligence to effectively use these weapons."They were not told anything on this subject, but I hope they have heard it," Putin said. He also added that Russia's Defense Ministry will have to develop strategies to respond to potential attacks.Response of Western alliesUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has constantly requested his Western allies that he needs missiles for long-range attacks inside Russia. However, the leaders of the US and Britain have refused to take any decision in this regard. This situation is clearly in the context of Russia's increasing threats.Continuation of the warThis invasion of Russia has been going on for about two and a half years, in which both sides have suffered heavy losses. In this situation of war, Putin's threats and Ukraine's response are playing an important role. Ukraine has already made attempts to launch attacks inside Russian borders using drones, and this could further escalate tensions between the two sides.ConclusionAt the moment, the global security situation is quite complex. Putin's warnings and Ukraine's efforts to gain support from Western allies will shape the next phase of this war. If Ukraine uses long-range weapons, the possible result could further deepen the conflict. In this situation, all eyes will be on the actions of both sides in the coming days.