Russia Opposes U.S. Approval of Long-Range Missiles in Ukraine
Kim Jong-un on “War Readiness”,
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, ‘The Russian political sphere has warned that the U.S. decision to allow Ukraine to strike Russian territory with long-range ATACMS missiles could lead to “World War III.”‘,
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, ‘On the 17th (local time), Reuters and TASS reported that Vladimir Zavarov, deputy chairman of the Russian Duma’s International Affairs Committee, opposed the approval of ATACMS, calling it “a very significant step towards the start of World War III,” and stated that Russia would respond immediately. Andrey Klishas, head of the Russian Federation Council’s Constitutional Committee, also warned on Telegram that “the West has decided to level Ukraine to a state of total ruin.”‘,
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, ‘Earlier, the New York Times reported that the Biden administration had approved Ukraine’s long-standing desire to strike Russian territory using ATACMS, interpreting it as an effect of the deployment of North Korean troops to the frontline.’,
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, ‘There has been no reaction from the Kremlin regarding these remarks. However, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that “the President has already commented on this matter,” referencing a warning given by President Vladimir Putin in September. At the time, President Putin warned that if the West permits Ukraine to strike Russian territory, it would mean “they are at war with Russia.”‘,
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, ‘On the same day, North Korean media reported that Kim Jong-un also mentioned World War III, saying that there would be unlimited enhancement of nuclear forces and a full concentration on completing war readiness.’,
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, ‘Kim Jong-un emphasized during a speech at the 4th conference of the Commanders and Political Instructors of the North Korean People’s Army from November 14-15 in Pyongyang that the strengthening of nuclear forces has long been an irreversible policy, and now what remains is to ensure the nuclear forces are in a perfect operational state to fulfill roles of war deterrence and secondary missions at any time.’,
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, ‘He criticized, stating, “With the U.S.’s continued military support to Ukraine and Israel leading to the prolongation of war, more countries are getting involved, escalating international security tensions and increasing the risk of World War III.”‘,
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