Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s answer to a media question regarding authorisation for striking deep into Russian terr

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s answer to a media question regarding authorisation for striking deep into Russian territory with long-range missiles (Rio de Janeiro, November 19, 2024) Question: Six ATACMS missiles struck the Bryansk Region. Their precise modification remains unidentified. In your estimation, what could this imply? Is there a connection to the aforementioned discussions regarding permission? Sergey Lavrov: How can I ascertain whether the report by The New York Times is accurate or merely an exploratory attempt? I do not possess such knowledge. The use of multiple ATACMS in the Bryansk Region last night signals a desire for escalation. Utilising these sophisticated missiles without American involvement is unfeasible. President Vladimir Putin has frequently addressed this issue, cautioning how our stance will shift should the long-range capability (up to 300 kilometres), which is currently under speculation, receive approval. In reality, this does not con... Source: Russian MFA