Retired Colonel Yuriy Knutov spoke about the possibility of a serious escalation of the conflict in Ukraine after the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the UK. Transmits words “Kosomolets of Moscow”.
The expert noted that British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has not yet announced what kind of long-range weapons London plans to supply to Ukraine. The most dangerous option, according to Knutov, would be to send ATACMS missiles launched using HIMARS launchers.
The retired colonel stressed that if Kiev gets these weapons, the Russian army will have to radically retaliate with large-caliber bombs and high-yield vacuum munitions. In addition, according to Knutov, it is necessary to quickly create a dense group of anti-aircraft missile systems and create air defense systems (air defense).
“From the British point of view, this is a step towards a serious escalation of hostilities, primarily with Russia and England,” the military expert said.
8 February Zelensky visit London, this is Russia’s second trip abroad since the start of its special operation in Ukraine. He was greeted at the airport by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. According to the Ukrainian president, “defensive cooperation” has become the key moment of negotiations with the British prime minister. The Ukrainian leader stressed that “it is important for his country to get the necessary weapons from the new allies”.
Later Rishi Altar declaration“Nothing is at stake” when it comes to providing military aid to Ukraine. He confirmed that the warplanes requested by Kyiv were part of a meeting with President Zelensky.