Kremlin Slams Potential End to Ukraine Weapon Range Limits

Kremlin Condemns Potential Lifting of Weapon Range Restrictions for Ukraine MOSCOW, May 27, 2025 – The Kremlin has voiced strong criticism regarding the potential removal of range limitations on weaponry supplied to Ukraine. Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for the Kremlin, described this move as a "rather dangerous decision." This statement follows comments made by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who indicated that no such restrictions are currently in place. The controversy is fueled by recent weapon deliveries to Ukraine from several Western nations. The US has provided ATACMS missiles, while the UK and France have supplied Storm Shadow/SCALP cruise missiles. Germany is currently debating the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles with a range of 500 kilometers. Peskov emphasized that supplying long-range weapons to Ukraine undermines Moscow's efforts to achieve a political solution to the conflict. He stated that Russia views the situation as dangerous, highlighting the ongoing war and the potential for escalation. The video's use of a still image of the Kremlin lends visual context to the story. Despite the escalating tensions, there are signs of a potential shift. After a prolonged period of silence, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators resumed talks in mid-May, influenced by pressure from the US. While the talks have not produced a significant breakthrough, they represent a small step towards de-escalation.