New York Times: US intelligence agencies fear a “fatal confrontation” with Russia

According to Isna, based on the evaluation of information published by the New York Times, analysts believe that even if Ukraine is allowed to freely use missiles supplied by the West, due to their limited number, it will not have a significant impact on the conflict.

Furthermore, after the initial strikes, Russia will likely move its critical functions beyond the range of these missiles, making it more difficult for Kiev to achieve military objectives.

Moreover, such a decision would be a risky gamble, as it could lead to “lethal” attacks on US military assets around the world, according to the New York Times.

According to the assessment, possible Russian responses could “range from increased acts of arson and sabotage targeting facilities in Europe to potentially lethal attacks on US and European military bases.”

U.S. officials believe that if Moscow decides to retaliate, it will likely do so “covertly” rather than overtly, to reduce the risk of a wider conflict.

Washington and its allies have provided Ukraine with three types of long-range missile systems, including the US-made ATACMS, British-made STORM and French SCALP missiles.

Kiev has repeatedly used these missiles to target infrastructure and civilian areas in Crimea and other regions that are part of Russia.

Kiev has asked Washington and its allies to lift all restrictions on the use of long-range weapons to strike deep into Russia. Citing these restrictions, the West claims that it is not directly involved in the war and at the same time helps Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has argued that such a move would directly embroil the US and NATO in a war against Moscow, as Kiev depends on receiving target coordinates for precision weapons from the US military.

He also previously advised NATO members to know what approach they entered into this situation and warned them that one of the possible responses could include arming the enemies of the West with long-range precision weapons.

Additionally, according to proposed updates to Russia’s nuclear doctrine announced Wednesday, Moscow would consider “aggression against Russia by any non-nuclear state, with the participation or support of a nuclear state” as a “joint attack” that could cross the nuclear threshold. to pass

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