In what is a breaking development amid the ongoing conflict, Ukraine has officially fired UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles at Russia for the first time. Indeed, Ukraine’s military has fired British missiles at a target inside the invading nation, marking a groundbreaking shift, according to a Bloomberg report.
The attack was approved following Russia’s deployment of North Korean troops in the ongoing war. UK government officials viewed the decision as an “escalation of the conflict,” the report notes. Alternatively, Putin has expressed a willingness to discuss the conditions of a ceasefire with President-elect Donald Trump
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Ukraine Fires UK- Supplies Missles Into Russia for the 1st Time
Since 2022, Russia has engaged in an invasion of Ukraine that has created countless geopolitical ramifications. The move sparked the implementation of Western sanctions on the country. Therefore, it further pushed Moscow to embrace de-dollarization and strengthened cooperation with BRICS allies.
Now, the war has taken another turn. Ukraine has fired UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for the very first time. Indeed, a Bloomberg report highlights that the United Kingdom had approved the military act following Russia’s use of the North Korean military.
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Alternatively, there has been headway made in possible ceasefire discussions. Specifically, a Reuters report notes that Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to discussing a ceasefire with US President-elect Donald Trump. However, he has assured he will make no territorial concessions and has conditions regarding Kyiv.
Trump has previously said he would end the conflict if elected to a second non-consecutive term in the White House. Moreover, his election win comes as Russia has been advancing in Ukraine at its fastest pace since early 2022. Currently, they control a portion of Ukraine the size of a US state, reports note.