Keir Starmer approves British missiles for strikes against targets inside Russia
Newly elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has given the green light for British missiles to be deployed in strikes against targets within Russia. This decision comes amid escalating tensions which could signal a nuclear world war 3. The move signifies a pivotal moment in UK policy in the war against Russia.
According to the report, the approved missile strikes are intended to target specific sites deemed a threat, ensuring minimal collateral damage and civilian casualties. Starmer emphasized the importance of precision and strategic planning in these operations. Nevertheless, a strike inside Russia would signal Britain going to war with Russia.
In response to the approval, military leaders have begun coordinating logistics and finalizing operational strategies. The government’s decision has sparked a mix of reactions, with some expressing concerns about the possible repercussions and others lauding the proactive stance on national security. Many argue that the deployment of these British missiles not only escalated to situation but bring more instability in the region which could bring the world in all out nuclear WW3.
Experts argue that the United States/British NATO alliance is banking on the dubious assumption that Russia will exercise restraint in using nuclear weapons. However, one has to wonder if it is realistic to believe that Russia will stand by and let NATO destroy its country without a severe reaction.
Welcoming the move but decline to give “operational arrangements”, John Healey, the new Labour defence secretary, according to Sky News said Britain “will do all we can to help Ukraine in their fight to repel Putin’s invasion”.
Speaking in Washington, Mr Healey said: “We provide weapons equipment where we can for them to defend themselves, and as we do for ourselves and any other nation in conflict, we require, because it’s international law, that war is conducted within those rules of the Geneva Convention.”
In a post on X after the meeting with Sir Keir, President Zelenskyy said: “This morning, I learned about the permission to use Storm Shadow missiles against military targets in Russian territory.
“Today we had the opportunity to discuss the practical implementation of this decision. I’m grateful to the UK for its unwavering support for Ukraine and our people.”
However, reacting to the news, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said: “If this is so then, of course, this is another absolutely irresponsible step towards escalating tensions and seriously escalating the situation.”
Dimitry Peskov told Reuters: “We will be watching this very thoroughly and respond accordingly.”
How does Britain’s decision to send missiles on Russian soil not amount to directly engaging in an all-out war with a nuclear power?
The gathering of the leaders of the 32-member states concludes on Thursday, and marks the 75th anniversary of the defense alliance. In a lengthy declaration, the alliance’s members announced that Ukraine was on an “irreversible” path to NATO membership, a statement seemingly crucial to the Ukrainian government, but predictably likely to agitate Moscow.
“We fully support Ukraine’s right to choose its own security arrangements and decide its own future, free from outside interference. Ukraine’s future is in NATO,” the declaration said.
It continued: “As Ukraine continues this vital work, we will continue to support it on its irreversible path to full Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership. We reaffirm that we will be in a position to extend an invitation to Ukraine to join the alliance when allies agree and conditions are met.”
Defence Secretary Mr Healey said that the UK should be “the leading European nation in NATO” and added that it must take the leading role in Ukraine.
In an unusual signal of political continuity concerning weapons supply to Ukraine, he said: “The Sunak pledge comes with the Starmer guarantee of delivery.”