REPLAY. War in Ukraine: Russia promises an “appropriate” response if kyiv uses American missiles against its territory

Berlin to deliver 4,000 drones to kyiv, but still no Taurus

The German government reiterates this Monday its refusal to deliver long-range Taurus missiles requested by Ukraine from Russia, despite the green light from Washington for similar weapons, but will instead provide it with 4,000 sophisticated drones. The long-range Taurus missiles “could only be used (…) if we also assume responsibility for piloting the targets”, said Chancellor Olaf Scholz during a press briefing on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. “But this is something for which I cannot and do not want to be responsible,” insisted the German head of government, for whom such a delivery would be “not correct”.

Germany and Finland 'deeply concerned' by broken telecoms cable

The German and Finnish governments said on Monday they were “deeply concerned” by the rupture of an underwater telecommunications cable linking their two countries, citing “hybrid war” and the Russian threat. “A thorough investigation is underway, our European security is not only threatened by Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine but also by hybrid wars waged by malicious actors,” the foreign ministers wrote of the two countries in a joint declaration transmitted by Berlin.

Russia promises an “appropriate” response if kyiv uses American missiles against its territory

Russia promised this Monday an “appropriate” response on the battlefield in the event of Ukraine firing American long-range missiles against its territory, after the green light from Washington on this subject. “kyiv's use of long-range missiles to attack our territory would mean the direct participation of the United States and its satellites (…), as well as a radical change in the essence and very nature of the conflict” , declared the spokesperson for Russian diplomacy, Maria Zakharova, in a press release. “Russia’s response in such a case will be appropriate and will be felt,” she added.

Joe Biden calls on G20 leaders to support Ukraine's 'sovereignty'

The American president calls on the G20 countries this Monday to support the “sovereignty” of Ukraine, the day after the green light given by the United States to kyiv for the use of their long-range missiles against Russia. “The United States strongly supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Everyone around this table, in my opinion, should do the same,” he said during the first plenary session of the summit of the world's major economies in Rio de Janeiro.

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Volodymyr Zelensky says he is visiting his troops in Pokrovsk, a key city on the front line

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posted a video on his X account in which he claims to have visited the 25th Airborne Brigade in Pokrovsk. “This is a difficult situation,” said the Ukrainian head of state, “I thank our warriors for their unwavering courage.”

Pokrovsk. I visited the location of the 25th Separate Airborne Sicheslav Brigade, which is defending the city. I spoke with the defenders and presented them with awards.

This is a tense and challenging direction. It is only thanks to the strength of our warriors that the East… pic.twitter.com/MJUiPgs7k0

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Volodymyr Zelensky (@ZelenskyyUa)

Russian attack in Odessa leaves at least 8 dead

At least eight people were killed in a broad daylight Russian missile attack on the southern Ukrainian port city of Odessa on Monday, authorities in the region said. There are 18 injured. A child is among those injured. “The enemy insidiously sent its missile towards a residential area, a zone of commercial activity,” accused the city’s mayor, Gennadyi Trukhanov.

'Dead and injured' in Russian missile attack on Odessa

Russia struck the port city of Odessa, in southern Ukraine, on Monday with one or more missiles, causing “deaths and injuries”, announced the region's governor, Oleg. Kiper. “Russian terrorists launched a missile attack on Odessa. There are deaths and injuries. Civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings, was damaged,” he wrote at midday on Telegram .

The Russian army claims the conquest of one more village in the Pokrovsk area

The Russian army continues its advance in eastern Ukraine, claiming the conquest of a new village south of the city of Pokrovsk, a key logistical node for the Ukrainian forces who are encountering increasing difficulties on the battlefield. “Thanks to decisive actions, units of the Central troop group liberated the village of Novooleksiivka,” the Russian Defense Ministry said in its daily statement. This locality is located approximately 15 kilometers south of Pokrovsk.

Are Toulouse arms companies circumventing the embargo against Russia?

The arms observatory, by examining a database on imports from Kazakhstan, noticed that two Toulouse companies were involved in recent transfers.

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What are the comments of the press in Russia after the green light from the USA to Ukraine for long-duration missiles?

Russian government newspaper Rossiyskaya Gazeta called the move “one of the most provocative and miscalculated of the Biden administration,” warning that it could have “catastrophic” consequences. For its part, the pro-Kremlin tabloid Komsomolskaya Pravda described the situation as a “predictable escalation”, stressing that the Kremlin had warned the West about the risks linked to the relaxation of restrictions on the use of these weapons .

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France reaffirms that the use of its missiles on Russian soil remains an “option”

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot reaffirms that the use of French missiles by Ukrainian forces on Russian soil remains “an option”. “You heard President (Emmanuel) Macron in Meseberg (Germany) on May 25, where we openly said that it was an option that we were considering, if it was necessary to authorize strikes on targets from which the Russians are attacking Ukrainian territory,” he said, in English, upon his arrival in Brussels for a meeting of foreign ministers. “So, nothing new under the sun,” he added.

Joe Biden 'pours fuel on the fire' by authorizing long-range missile launches, says Kremlin

The authorization given to kyiv by Joe Biden to use long-range American missiles on Russian territory is likely to “pour fuel on the fire” in the conflict in Ukraine, the spokesperson said on Monday of the Kremlin Dmitry Peskov. If it were to be officially confirmed by Washington, this authorization would lead to “a fundamentally new situation in terms of the involvement of the United States in this conflict”, the spokesperson further warned.

3 questions about the long-range missiles that Ukraine will be able to use against Russia

How will Ukraine be able to use long-range missiles, to target which targets, and what could they change in the conflict with Russia?

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Russia announces having shot down 59 Ukrainian drones overnight

The Russian Defense Ministry claims to have shot down 59 Ukrainian drones overnight over Ukraine's border regions and in the Moscow region. Ukraine says it is carrying out these strikes, which often target energy sites, in response to Russian bombings on its territory.

Volodymyr Zelensky is cautious about long-range missiles

In his daily video speech, Volodymyr Zelensky cautiously welcomed the United States' authorization to use American long-range missiles. These weapons “will speak for themselves” said the Ukrainian president. “Strikes are not carried out using words.”

I am deeply grateful to all our partners who support us with air defense systems and missiles. This is a truly global effort. Every time Russia carries out such attacks, it underscores how critical it is that partners don’t leave systems like Patriot and others sitting idle in… pic.twitter.com/4VZu4JpzxG

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Volodymyr Zelensky (@ZelenskyyUa)

“Putin does not want peace,” says Emmanuel Macron

Vladimir Putin “does not want peace” with kyiv and is not ready to negotiate it,” Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday. In this context, said the head of state from Brazil, “we must keep our commitments towards the Ukrainians, that is to say allowing them to wage this war of resistance, deliver weapons, equipment”. Does Emmanuel Macron intend to speak to Vladimir Putin again? He answers: “When the context and the conditions will be suitable for it.

Ukraine 'can count' on the EU, says Ursula von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Ukraine “can count” on the European Union after the “horrible” Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Sunday. 'Ukraine as long as necessary,' she told Brazil's Globo News.

How will Russia react?

Russia has not yet reacted to the authorization given by Joe Biden to the Ukrainians. Well before this green light, Vladimir Putin had warned that such a decision would mean that “the NATO countries are at war with Russia”.

Ukraine will be able to use long-range missiles in Russia

Volodymyr Zelensky has been asking for this for months, even years. His army will be able to strike Russia with long-range missiles supplied by the United States. The United States gives its authorization to Ukraine. The missiles should initially be used in the Kursk region, near the border, where Russian troops have received reinforcements from soldiers from North Korea., indicates The New York Time s, which cites American officials on condition of anonymity.

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