Russia says Biden 'risking start of World War III' by giving missile permission to Ukraine

Reacting to the Biden administration's decision permitting Ukraine to use the US-supplied long-range missiles for striking inside Russia, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Monday (Nov. 18)that the United States is “throwing oil on the fire” with the decision.

As per Moscow, the decision will escalate tensions and deepen the involvement of Washington in the ongoing conflict.

Peskov said that the Biden administration is trying to escalate the war in Ukraine till they are in power.

“If such a decision has been made, it will usher in a new round of tension,” said Peskov, and added that permission to use Western weapons for striking Russia hint at NATO countries' direct involvement in the war.

Meanwhile, Russian lawmaker Maria Butina said that Biden is endangering global security. "These guys, Biden's administration, is trying to escalate the situation to the maximum while they still have power and are still in office," she said while speaking to Reuters.

She further hoped that President-elect Donald Trump would reverse the decision after coming into office.

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"I have a great hope that (Donald) Trump will overcome this decision if this has been made because they are seriously risking the start of World War Three, which is not in anybody's interest," Butina said.

Trump Jr also warns of 'World War III'

Meanwhile, Donald Trump Jr.also accused the Biden administration of escalating tensions which can lead to "World War III", as his father prepares to come back to the White House in January.

“The Military Industrial Complex seems to want to make sure they get World War 3 going before my father has a chance to create peace and save lives,” wrote Trump Jr on X. “Gotta lock in those $Trillions. Life be damned!!! Imbeciles!” he added.

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The administration of United States President Joe Biden has for the first time permitted Ukraine to use the US-supplied long-range missile to strike inside Russia, which marked a significant change in the policy of the United States in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

On September 12, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the approval for such a step by Western countries would mean "the direct involvement of NATO countries, the United States and European countries in the war in Ukraine".

Meanwhile, Russian strike on the Ukrainian city ofOdesa on Monday (Nov 18) killed 10 people and injured 43 others.

"According to preliminary information, 10 people were killed and 43 others were wounded, including four children," said Ukraine's state emergency services on Telegram.

(With inputs from agencies)

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