Ukraine: The Latest Ukraine fires UK Storm Shadow missiles into Russia & Moscow retaliates with first use of intercontinental missile
Nov 21, 2024
In this discussion, James Rothwell, a seasoned Berlin Correspondent for The Telegraph, and Oleksandr Merezhko, a prominent Ukrainian MP and legal expert, tackle crucial military developments in Ukraine. They analyze Kyiv's deployment of UK-made Storm Shadow missiles and Russia's unprecedented use of intercontinental ballistic missiles. The conversation touches on international law regarding military actions, the challenges of ceasefire negotiations, and the resilience of Ukraine’s government amidst ongoing conflict and geopolitical tensions.
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ICBM Launch
- Russia allegedly fired an ICBM at Dnipro, Ukraine, for the first time.
- This marks a potential escalation, though details are still emerging.
Storm Shadow Use
- Ukraine used UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles against Russia for the first time.
- This follows the US lifting restrictions on using long-range weapons in Russia.
Zelenskyy on Crimea
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated his stance on Crimea, stating it could be returned diplomatically.
- This isn't a new position, but it's relevant given Trump's election victory.