The Russian Foreign Ministry protested the use of U.S.-made advanced missiles in a Ukrainian attack on Russian-annexed Crimea, leading to casualties. Russia blames the U.S. for the deadly missile strike and warns of retaliatory measures. The U.S. has allowed Ukraine to use longer-range missiles for self-defense against Russia.
Key Points
Russian Foreign Ministry summoned the American ambassador to protest the use of U.S.-made missiles in the attack on Crimea.
Russia blames the U.S. for the deadly missile strike and warns of retaliatory measures.
U.S. has allowed Ukraine to use longer-range missiles for self-defense against Russia.
Pros
Ukraine's ability to hold off Russian forces has been aided by Western-supplied weaponry.
Ukraine now has permission to use longer-range missiles provided by the U.S. for self-defense.
Cons
Casualties reported in the Ukrainian attack on Russian-annexed Crimea.
Potential for escalation of conflict between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S.