US and Europe are “unbelievably uneasy” by Russia’s nuclear threats – fact the first Ukrainian attack with ATACMS

US and fear escalation of the Russian hybrid war, amid missile attacks in . The West no longer hides its intense concern after and review of the nuclear doctrine of Moscow by Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (19.11.2024). U.S. and European officials state “unbelievably concerned”, as Moscow “sorts” to respond to the use of ATACMS-built U.S. missiles from Kiev in targets within Russia. According to “Guardian”, the U.S. Foreign Ministry said it is “unbelievably” concerned about Russia’s hybrid war campaign against the West, amid fears that it will escalate after Ukraine first use of long-range American missiles to targets on Russia’s territory, after removing restrictions from Joe Biden’s outgoing government. Russia has warned with “appropriate” response, even nuclear, . At the same time, Western officials consider that any Russian blow is likely not to be confined to the battlefield in Ukraine, but anywhere else in the world! Possible Moscow hybrid attacks could cover a wide range of options, including the expansion of acts of sabotage and killings in Europe or further U.S. rival equipment in the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific regions, according to sources that are aware of the discussions on a possible Russian response. The European ministers discussed Russia’s asymmetric war during a meeting in Brussels on Tuesday, where the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom accused Russia in a joint statement that it ” systematically attacks European security architecture”. “We are incredibly worried about Russia’s hybrid war” Speaking in Washington, US Department of State spokesman Matthew Miller said: “Generally, we are incredibly concerned about Russia’s hybrid war in both Europe and around the world and it is something that we are in close coordination with European allies and other allies and partners around the world.” Referring to recent sabotage on two underwater fibre optic communication cables in the Baltic Sea, Matthew Miller added that Russia would “account” for further such actions. Analysts estimate that Russia may choose to delay a further escalation in view of Donald Trump’s inauguration, which may reduce aid to Ukraine and mediate a peace agreement expected to favour Moscow. The first ATACMS hit Russia The first Ukrainian attack with ATACMS hit an ammunition depot in Bryansk region, “New York Times” said, citing American and Ukrainian officials. The area is located northwest of the Kursk region, where the Ukrainian invasion has been underway since early August. Ukrainian president, Volodymir Zelensky, did not directly confirm the attack on Bryansk, but said: “Now we have Atacms, long-range Ukrainian capabilities, and we will use them.” The Russian Ministry of Defence claimed that five of the American missiles were shot down and another was damaged. The ministry added that the debris from the missiles caused a fire in a military facility not named. American official told Associated Press that only two of the missiles were intercepted. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov left open for a “appropriate” response to the first use of American missiles, which Vladimir Putin had previously stated would amount to the immediate conflict of Washington and its allies in NATO with Russia. source: theguardian. com