Zelensky suddenly spoke, saying that to get a long-range weapon of the United States, with a range of 3,000 kilometers, which could directly infiltrate Russia’s heartland — this speech just came from the Ukrainian presidential palace, and Russia gave no room for response. Putin issued a direct warning that if Russia’s territory was attacked by long-range weapons, Moscow would carry out a “extremely serious and shocking” counterattack, a tough statement demonstrating the determination to defend the territory.
A 3000-kilometer strike range strikes Russia's most sensitive nerves
Zelensky’s statement is not to say that he specifically pointed out the 3000 km range of the “Tax” which is hidden in the coverage range. To know that the core cities of the European part of Russia, such as Moscow, St. Petersburg, and the energy hubs of Central Asia, are all within this range. More importantly, the “Tax” as the U.S. military’s main force cruise missile, can be controlled with precision within 10 meters, if it really reaches the hands of Ukraine, is equivalent to the Russian homeland security package.
According to the statement of the Russian Presidential Office, Putin directly said it was a “tentative to escalate the situation”. Previously, while Ukraine occasionally attacked the Russian mainland with drones, the situation was different, highlighting the escalation of the situation. but the range and power are far less than the “strike axis”, once such long-range weapons intervene, the borders of the conflict will be completely blurred, from the defense within the territory of Ukraine to the direct confrontation of the Russian mainland.
Putin's "shocking response" is never an empty slogan
The "shocking" counterattack in Putin's mouth is not a bluff threat, but a basis of practical actions. As early as the year before last, when Ukraine used US-made "HIMARS" rockets to attack ammunition depots in Russian-controlled areas, Russia bombed the Ukrainian military command center with "Kalibr" cruise missiles; After Ukrainian drones attacked the Kremlin last year, the Russian Aerospace Forces directly launched intensive strikes on core targets in Kiev.
Military experts have analyzed the possible response of the Russian side to three categories: first, with a more accurate "shakehead" high-speed missile, to destroy Ukrainian weapons storage points and launch positions, this missile speed up to 10 times the speed of sound, the existing air defense system is difficult to intercept; second, to increase the strike on Ukraine's energy and transport hub, aimed at cutting off its weapons transportation channels, from the source to limit weapons transportation, in order to a strategic and effective balance.
U.S. sanctions are increasing, why does Putin dare to say "it can't hurt the root"
At the same time as Russia surrounded the long-range weapons game, the United States threw a new round of sanctions, directed at Russia’s energy and military industries.But Putin’s stance is clear: this unfriendly behavior will not benefit Russian-US relations and “will not cause serious damage to the Russian economy.”
According to data from the Russian Federal Bureau of Statistics, Russia’s GDP grew by 3.1 percent compared to 2023, far above the “recession of 2%” forecast by the West; energy exports were limited, but oil export revenue last year reached $20 billion by turning to the Asian market. More importantly, Russia has established a relatively independent financial and industrial system, with the Yuan’s share in Russian foreign exchange reserves rising from 0.1% in 2014 to 23% today, and industrial enterprises also achieved independent mass production of ammunition and equipment.
The Western media also admitted that the sanctions that lasted for many years failed to defeat the Russian economy, but instead allowed Russia to find a way out for "de-dollarization" and market diversification, which is also the core confidence of Putin's courage to be tough.
The current situation is in a delicate balance: Zelensky hopes that the "Tomahawk" can break the deadlock on the battlefield, the United States swings between aiding Ukraine and avoiding war, and Putin draws a red line with a "shocking" warning. Whether long-range weapons will really intervene has become a key variable affecting the situation.
You think the U.S. will provide the “Tax” weapons to Ukraine?This question is worth thinking, “Tax” if delivered, will undoubtedly have a new impact on the situation in Russia and Ukraine. Putin’s warning, can it become a “stopper” for the escalation of the situation? This warning is like a giant stone into the lake of public opinion, stirring up the layers, bringing people to the head to look forward to the situation.