The Kremlin asserts that the recent U.S. delivery of long-range missiles to Ukraine will not alter the war’s outcome, suggesting increased challenges for Ukraine instead.

By yourNEWS Media Newsroom

On Thursday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov responded to reports that the U.S. has delivered Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to Ukraine, stating that these actions would not change the ultimate result of the conflict but would instead create additional complications for Ukraine. The statement comes after a U.S. official revealed that Ukraine had used these long-range missiles, capable of reaching up to 300 km, in recent attacks, including one on a Russian airfield in Crimea.

“The U.S. is directly involved in this conflict. They are following the path of increasing the operating range of the weapon systems they supply,” Peskov told reporters. He emphasized, “This will not fundamentally change the outcome of the special military operation. We will achieve our goal. But this will cause more problems for Ukraine itself.”

The decision to send ATACMS to Ukraine had been debated within the Biden administration for months, with mid-range versions of these missiles supplied last September. The recent deployments mark a significant step in U.S. military support for Ukraine, signaling an escalation in the types of weaponry provided.