Russia-Ukraine War: Lavrov Says Kyiv’s Usage Of ATACMS Is An Escalation By The West

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that Ukraine's use of ATACMS missiles marks an escalation by the West in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Lavrov criticized the U.S. for supplying the long-range missiles, warning that it could further intensify the conflict. The missile strikes are seen as a significant step in Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian forces.