In a chilling warning, Moscow has declared that Americans will not be able to escape the consequences of a nuclear conflict if the West continues escalating its involvement in the Ukraine war. As tensions mount, Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov delivered a stark message: “Americans cannot sit behind the oceans and assume they will remain untouched by war.” This statement comes amidst concerns that Washington may greenlight long-range attacks by Ukrainian forces on Russian territory using U.S.-supplied weapons.
Antonov’s comments reflect Russia’s growing alarm over the possibility of direct strikes on its homeland. Reports indicate that both the UK and Canada are pushing for the Biden administration to remove restrictions on advanced weaponry for Ukraine, raising fears of further escalation. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent visit to Washington included lobbying efforts aimed at convincing President Biden to allow these attacks, despite concerns within the Pentagon that such moves could provoke a dangerous expansion of the conflict.
🚨BREAKING Russia: Ukrainian drones are striking Domodedovo International Airport in Moscow, for the first time ever
It’s the second-largest airport in Moscow after Sheremetyevo Airport. pic.twitter.com/j6Qzjw5IyP
— DivaPatriot 🇺🇸 (@TeamAmerica2020) September 10, 2024
The Kremlin’s warnings are part of a broader campaign to emphasize the existential risks involved in the current standoff with NATO and its allies. Russian officials have repeatedly highlighted that any attack on Russia by NATO-backed forces would be treated as an act of war.
President Vladimir Putin himself has stated that if Ukraine were to attack deep into Russian territory, Russia would make no distinction between Ukrainian forces and their Western suppliers. This signals a grave potential shift in Russia’s nuclear posture, with Putin threatening that the use of long-range missiles could force Russia to respond in kind.
The United States signaled Thursday that it may allow Ukraine to fire missiles more deeply into Russia to destroy weapons that Moscow has deployed to launch airstrikes throughout Ukraine.https://t.co/LSUQfGdKqj pic.twitter.com/PLI8Ze0Iq7
— Voice of America (@VOANews) September 13, 2024
Despite these threats, Washington has so far held back from authorizing such attacks, fearing a direct NATO-Russia confrontation. U.S. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby confirmed that the policy remains unchanged, and no green light has been given for Ukraine to strike Russian territory with U.S.-made weapons. However, the ongoing deliberations within the Biden administration highlight the delicate balance the U.S. is trying to maintain—supporting Ukraine without crossing red lines that could trigger a broader war.
Meanwhile, drone attacks on Russian cities have continued, signaling that the war is inching closer to Russian civilians. Although these strikes have been largely limited to border areas, they have stoked fears that missile attacks on key targets, such as Moscow, may soon be on the table. Antonov emphasized that the U.S. leadership is under an “illusion” if it believes it can avoid the consequences of further escalation, urging a reconsideration of its aggressive rhetoric.
Russia has also hinted at broader military consequences if NATO continues to push the boundaries of the conflict. Last year, Putin announced plans to expand Russia’s nuclear triad—an ominous step to bolster Russia’s intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarine-launched missiles, and long-range bombers. This development, along with Putin’s threats to change Russia’s nuclear deterrence policy, underscores Moscow’s willingness to escalate its nuclear posture in response to perceived threats.
At a time when many in the West dismiss Russia’s nuclear rhetoric as bluster, these developments highlight the growing risk of miscalculation. As the Biden administration weighs its next steps, the Kremlin’s message is clear: no one, not even Americans, will be spared the devastating consequences of a nuclear war.
