White House Asserts US ‘will not be deterred’ by Russia’s New Missile
According to Washington, Russia's "combat test" of a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile will not alter the US approach to providing aid to Kiev. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Washington will maintain its military support for Kiev, according to spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre.
The US government will not change its stance on the Ukraine conflict despite Moscow's claim that it conducted a “combat test” of its new intermediate-range ballistic missile against a target in Ukraine. Jean-Pierre made these remarks during a news briefing with reporters.
On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that the military had launched the new hypersonic ballistic missile, referred to as ‘Oreshnik’, targeting a military industrial facility in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine. Putin stated that the strike was a response to the “aggressive actions of NATO member states against Russia.”
“We were aware of Russia’s launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine,” Jean-Pierre said when inquired about the strike later that day. She also mentioned that the US had “briefed Ukraine and our close allies and partners in recent days” regarding the looming strike.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Moscow had notified Washington ahead of time through a designated contact line to mitigate the risks of nuclear confrontation, although this warning was issued only 30 minutes prior to the launch.
In his address, Putin attributed the escalation to decisions made by Washington and London that permitted Kiev to utilize Western-made long-range weapons for attacks deep into Russian territory. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that the Ukrainian military had already executed several such operations using US-made ATACMS and British Storm Shadow missiles.
The White House spokesperson deflected questions concerning whether the US had lifted limitations on the use of ATACMS. When asked if this action might lead to a “dangerous escalation,” Jean-Pierre pointed out that Moscow was solely responsible for any escalation.
“We will not be deterred. We will continue to ensure that Ukrainians have what they need on the ground,” Jean-Pierre emphasized. She also asserted that the White House saw “no reason to adjust our own nuclear posture” in light of changes in Russian nuclear doctrine.
Putin cautioned that Moscow retains the right to target military facilities of any countries that allow their weapons to be used against Russia, adding that further deployment of the Oreshnik missile would depend on the actions of the US and its allies.
Allen M Lee contributed to this report for TROIB News
The US government will not change its stance on the Ukraine conflict despite Moscow's claim that it conducted a “combat test” of its new intermediate-range ballistic missile against a target in Ukraine. Jean-Pierre made these remarks during a news briefing with reporters.
On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that the military had launched the new hypersonic ballistic missile, referred to as ‘Oreshnik’, targeting a military industrial facility in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine. Putin stated that the strike was a response to the “aggressive actions of NATO member states against Russia.”
“We were aware of Russia’s launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine,” Jean-Pierre said when inquired about the strike later that day. She also mentioned that the US had “briefed Ukraine and our close allies and partners in recent days” regarding the looming strike.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Moscow had notified Washington ahead of time through a designated contact line to mitigate the risks of nuclear confrontation, although this warning was issued only 30 minutes prior to the launch.
In his address, Putin attributed the escalation to decisions made by Washington and London that permitted Kiev to utilize Western-made long-range weapons for attacks deep into Russian territory. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that the Ukrainian military had already executed several such operations using US-made ATACMS and British Storm Shadow missiles.
The White House spokesperson deflected questions concerning whether the US had lifted limitations on the use of ATACMS. When asked if this action might lead to a “dangerous escalation,” Jean-Pierre pointed out that Moscow was solely responsible for any escalation.
“We will not be deterred. We will continue to ensure that Ukrainians have what they need on the ground,” Jean-Pierre emphasized. She also asserted that the White House saw “no reason to adjust our own nuclear posture” in light of changes in Russian nuclear doctrine.
Putin cautioned that Moscow retains the right to target military facilities of any countries that allow their weapons to be used against Russia, adding that further deployment of the Oreshnik missile would depend on the actions of the US and its allies.
Allen M Lee contributed to this report for TROIB News
