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The base) has been added to the list of priority targets for potential destruction which, if necessary, can be executed with a wide range of advanced weapons,
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova concluded
The reported range of 700km falls short of the typical intercontinental range, casting doubt on its classification as a full-fledged ICBM
Dr Mattias Eken, a defence and security analyst at RAND Europe, addedWe have seen over recent weeks a significant change in the [Russian] action and the rhetoric on Ukraine
He told MPsFor our enemies to be deterred they must know we intend to have no holes in our capabilities, or at least we will soon be upgrading them
Writing in The Telegraph, he saidThis strike has no obvious military value - they could achieve the same objectives without sacrificing (an ICBM or advanced missile).
Dr Ruth Deyermond, Senior Lecturer in Post-Soviet Security at King's College London, told MailOnline.jpg)
Today, our crazy neighbour once again showed what he really is - and how afraid he is,
Volodymyr Zelensky said
I won't be drawn on the operational details of the conflict
Asked to confirm reports Storm Shadow had been used by Ukraine, Defence Secretary John Healey saidWe remember the real price of freedom for Ukraine
President Zelensky said in an address today
If (the suspected ICBM strike) is true, clearly this would be another example of grave, reckless and escalatory behaviour from Russia and only serves to strengthen our resolve.
Sir Keir Starmer's office saidHe [Putin] is playing yet again a nuclear gamble with the recently-updated nuclear doctrine of Russia, he enlisted North Korean soldiers to come to European soil, so these are all clear signs of will to escalate, not the will to find ways towards peace,
the European Commission spokesman stressed
It's obvious that such attacks would mark yet another clear escalation from the side of Putin. And over the last period of time, we haven't been actually lacking signs of further escalation of the conflict by Putin,
he saidI wouldn't want to say anything additional on this topic, which is the prerogative of our military and the defence ministry".
At the same time, the Kremlin spokesperson deferred comment on Ukraine's use of Western-supplied Storm Shadow long-range missiles to the Russian military, stating.jpg)
A new escalation is taking place. That's a very irresponsible position that the outgoing US administration is taking. They are continuing to add fuel to the fire of this conflict, in every possible way preventing any momentum towards its conclusion, while using Ukraine as a tool in their hands in their war with Russia,
Peskov saidAs we edge closer and closer to catastrophe, we should be doing everything in our power to bring about de-escalation and peace.
He addedMerchant vessels don’t normally go and cut undersea cables for the fun of it,
Braw said
So, it would be a serious gamble. But I cannot, however, rule out that the Kremlin is prepared to take its chances. Especially if Moscow feels that it can count on a weak response. We don’t know if it can,
he said on the Bluesky social media platformLook, well, I have to say that, well, our Sarmat [Satan-2] missiles are also ready, always ready for use in Trafalgar Square,
threatened KornilovWhen it comes to any statements out of Russia and Putin's regime, our clear message is that we will continue to stand steadfast in support of Ukraine and in its defence of itself against an illegal invasion.
Asked if the Government was concerned about claims Russia could step up hybrid warfare against the West, she added.jpg)
Special attention to Britain, our traditional enemy, as a significant part of the [Russian] Northern Fleet will work against [the UK]
MP and TV presenter Yevgeny Popov warnedIt is not difficult to guess the geography of the response if White House [plans] become a reality
He threatened