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U.S. Approves Storm Shadow Missiles for Ukraine
The United States has officially green‑lit the use of the British Storm Shadow long‑range cruise missiles to hit “legitimate” military targets deep inside Russia. A move that keeps the world on its toes.
Sir Keir Starmer’s Soft Landing
Despite the U.S. go‑ahead, Prime Minister Keir Starmer appears shy about letting Kyiv actually fire the missiles. Starmer has been criticized for playing the “contact‑avoidance” game, citing his reluctance to dive into the nitty‑gritty operational details.
Why the U.K. is Holding Its Breath
- The British Foreign Office says the tone‑down stems from a need to avoid giving Putin any advantage.
- Officials fear that bombarding Russian ground forces could provoke a harsher Russian response.
- They believe the Storm Shadow’s impact on the battlefield will be minor at best.
U.S. Decision, North Korean Twist
President Joe Biden reportedly made the decision to allow Kyiv to deploy the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) alongside the Storm Shadow missiles, citing North Korean soldiers’ recent involvement in the conflict as a severe escalation.
Putin’s Counter‑Strike Warning
Russian intelligence chief Sergei Naryshkin fired his own warning. According to National Defence magazine, Moscow will not let NATO allies “go unpunished” for any missile strikes launched from the West into Russian territory. His words highlight the escalating stakes and the serious intentions of Russia in the current climate.
Living on the Edge
With the U.S. lifting the cordon, the U.K. finds itself at a crossroads. Will they let the Storm Shadow missile fly or play it safe? Only time will tell.
