The Kremlin has sharply criticized European nations for lifting restrictions on the range of missiles supplied to Ukraine, calling the move "dangerous" amid stalled peace talks. 🚀 Tensions flared after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed Monday that Germany, France, Britain, and the U.S. removed limits, allowing Ukraine to strike military targets inside Russia.
"Such decisions run counter to efforts for a political settlement," warned Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, hinting at risks to fragile diplomatic efforts. Peace talks between Moscow and Kiev stalled in May after failing to secure a ceasefire, though Russian President Vladimir Putin recently signaled openness to a compromise-based "memorandum" for future negotiations. 🤝
Analysts say the missile policy shift could escalate the conflict, with Merz framing it as enabling Ukraine’s self-defense. But with both sides digging in, hopes for a breakthrough remain slim. 💥 Will diplomacy prevail, or are we entering a new phase of volatility? Stay tuned. 🌐
With input from Xinhua
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Kremlin slams Europe's decision to lift missile range limits for Kiev
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