Russia, on October 11, took serious objection to Ukraine receiving MRLs (Multiple Rocket Launchers) from the US and its allies and warned that such actions could quickly take the conflict to the point of no return.
Dmitry Medvedev, who served as both Prime Minister and President of Russia, currently Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, also alleged that NATO is participating in the war against Russia.
On the other hand, the Defense Minister of Ukraine tweeted that IRIS-Ts from Germany had arrived and that NASAMs (from the US) are set to arrive.
Tensions running high
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February, the United States has openly supported Ukraine with billions of dollars worth of aid. The US has also rallied support for Ukraine in the international community.
The massive aid from the US consisted of sophisticated weaponry, which enabled the Ukrainian forces to do more than stand their ground. Reports in recent weeks indicated that Ukraine made territorial gains and drove the Russian forces back in multiple regions in the eastern part of the country.
The ‘effective use’ of the weapons by Ukraine’s armed forces was hailed by the US and its allies.
The latest setback for Russia was the damage to one of its prized possessions, the Kerch bridge that connects the mainland with the Crimean Peninsula.
While it is unclear how Ukraine played a part in the damage to the Crimean Bridge, Russia responded with retaliatory missile strikes against multiple targets, including Kyiv.
The warning by Dmitry Medvedev that the supply of long-range multiple rocket launchers to Kyiv could lead to the point of no return indicates that Russia is growing increasingly frustrated with a Ukraine that is being continuously armed and equipped by the US and its allies.
Several nations, including India, have urged Russia and Ukraine to resolve issues through dialogue and diplomacy.