Ukraine to present evidence of Russia's use of intercontinental missile at NATO meeting – Foreign Minister
Photo: Andrii Sybiha, Minister of Foreign Affairs (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Kyiv has initiated a NATO-Ukraine meeting following Russia's use of an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile. Evidence and assessments will be presented to partners, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha during a press conference with his Czech counterpart, Jan Lipavský.
According to Sybiha, Russia's use of an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile poses new risks to civilians and threatens transatlantic security.
"That's why we have already initiated a NATO-Ukraine meeting. We already know a date, it's Tuesday next week (November 26 - ed.). Until then, we will try to collect as much evidence as possible and conduct necessary analyses to present our allies with a comprehensive assessment of the weapon's nature and consequences," Sybiha said.
The meeting will focus on enhancing Ukraine's defensive and air defense capabilities. Among other things, Kyiv will raise the issue of limiting Russia's ability to produce this type of weapon and reducing its capabilities in the defense industry, which continues to grow despite the sanctions pressure.
Russia's use of ICBM
On November 21, Russian troops shelled the city of Dnipro once again. This time, however, they used an intercontinental ballistic missile, a Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aerial ballistic missile, and seven Kh-101 cruise missiles.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the use of ICBM. The European Union (EU) strongly condemned the attack, noting that Russia continues to play a dangerous game with nuclear rhetoric.
