Why Europe stays silent on Russia's new missile strike: Analyst's opinion
Photo: Russians attacked Ukraine with an intercontinental ballistic missile (Russian media)
Most European leaders have not yet responded to Russia's strike on the Dnipro with a new ballistic missile. They are probably working on formulating a position, said political analyst Petro Oleshchuk in a comment to RBC-Ukraine's YouTube channel.
“It’s really interesting why there’s no reaction yet (from the UK, France, or Germany - ed.). Perhaps they are working on a position. But they will have to respond because this poses a potential threat to them as well. The question is what their response will be to ensure it is adequate,” Oleshchuk said.
In his view, if Western leaders merely express concern again, it will act as a green light for the regime of Vladimir Putin. Therefore, as the political analyst noted, they need to work out a position.
He recalled French President Emmanuel Macron’s initiatives to move away from clearly defined red lines in supporting Ukraine and shift toward a strategy of ambiguity.
“The idea is not to state what the red lines are that won’t be crossed, but to keep various options on the table, making the aggressor uncertain about which one might be used. I think this approach will be returned to,” Oleshchuk added.
Russia attacks Ukraine with an intercontinental ballistic missile
This morning, November 21, Russia launched a missile strike on the city of Dnipro, using an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time.
Later, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia had struck Ukraine with an Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile. This was its test.
For more on Russia's use of an intercontinental ballistic missile and the global response, read the material by RBC-Ukraine.
