Russia's war with Ukraine is now in its seventh month. Tensions between the two sides have escalated since Russia launched its "special military operation" in Ukraine on February 24. With the actions of the Russian army in Ukraine, the United States and other Western countries have not only imposed sanctions on Russia, but also provided Ukraine with all kinds of **equipment**, including heavy ** with assault capabilities. Recently, the United States announced the supply of AMG-88 Hamm high-speed anti-radar missiles to Ukraine, which will give the Ukrainian Air Force the ability to combat Russian air defense warning systems.
However, since the beginning of September, the Ukrainian army has suddenly shown a strong counterattack capability, changing the passive situation that was previously suppressed by the Russian army. According to the authorities in Kiev, Ukraine, the Ukrainian army has regained 9,000 square kilometers of controlled territory. During the counterattack of the Ukrainian army, the Ukrainian ** Zelensky inspected the Kharkiv region on September 13 and announced that the Ukrainian army had taken control of the region, retaking the March front. This victory allowed Ukraine to break the gains of the Russian army for 6 months in just 5 days, and even entered the Russian border area, posing a huge threat to Russia.
The counterattack of the Ukrainian army continues, and the Kyiv authorities, having tasted the sweetness of victory, began to look for long-range missiles to enhance their combat effectiveness. Although the Ukrainian army is already equipped with point-u tactical surface-to-surface missiles, the range of this missile is only 120 kilometers, and the deterrence capability is obviously insufficient. In contrast, the Russian army is armed with Iskander tactical surface-to-surface missiles with a range of 500 kilometers and has the ability to strike Ukrainian forces from a long distance. To counter this threat, the Ukrainian army is in dire need of more long-range attack capabilities.
In response to the movements of the Ukrainian authorities in the search for long-range missiles, the Russian side has already issued a warning to the United States. Russian spokeswoman Zakharova said on September 15 that if the United States provides Ukraine with long-range missiles, it will no longer be a bystander to the conflict, but will become an "accomplice in war crimes." Zakharova's rhetoric was unusually tough, warning the United States not to cross the red line. She stressed that if the United States decides to supply Ukraine with tactical missiles, Russia will have to respond. While Zakharova did not specify what Russia would do, she hinted that such a move would provoke a strong reaction from Russia. She noted that if the United States deploys medium-range missiles in Europe, Russia will respond with strong measures.
The war has had a profound impact not only on Ukraine and Russia, but also on the international community. As the war dragged on, both sides sought more military superiority and allied support. However, with regard to the prospects for a peaceful resolution of this conflict, the international community should pay more attention to and work to advance the process of peace negotiations in order to reduce the number of people and achieve lasting peace.