The United States will be drawn into a “military confrontation” with Russia if Ukraine receives long-range missiles and strike Russian territory in the war that began in February. The Russian ambassador to the United States, Anatoly Antonov, underlined this to the Sputnik agency.
“Of particular concern is the fact that Ukraine has been calling for the supply of Atacms operational tactical missiles for several months, designed to hit targets at a distance of up to 300 km. If Kiev gets such weapons “big Russian cities” could be hit, as well as “industrial and transportation infrastructure”, Antonov said, according to which such a scenario “would mean direct US involvement in a military confrontation with Russia” .
HER-PUTIN – Between Moscow and Kiev “the chances of a peace agreement are minimal”, said the UN secretary general, Antonio Guterres, informing journalists that he had had a telephone conversation with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin. At the center of the call, he added, there were several issues, including the situation around the Ukrainian nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia and the agreement on grain exports.
Pointing out that at this moment there is no room for “illusions”, Guterres stressed that “the last time I spoke with President Putin was this morning. That is why I arrived late for this press conference. We have. had the opportunity to discuss the Black Sea initiative, its extension and possible expansion “.
SCHOLZ – “Unfortunately” the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, still does not seem to have realized that the decision to invade Ukraine was “a mistake”, said the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, commenting on the 90-minute telephone conversation he had on Tuesday with the Russian leader. Scholz reiterated that it was important to emphasize to Putin that Russia must withdraw from Ukraine and reiterated the call to the Kremlin to find a diplomatic solution that puts an end to the conflict.
KHARKIV – Since September 6, Ukrainian forces have liberated 388 locations in the Kharkiv region, Kyiv Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar announced. “The numbers are constantly being clarified because the process is dynamic – she explained – In addition, the liberated territories still need further security and stabilization measures to be able to live in safety”.
“Yes, we have waited a long time for this success, but we still have to fight and fight – said Maliar – Until a complete victory, we will still free many of our peoples and our lands. We need more time, strength and patience”.