NATO and the US are now Considered to be in Full War with Russia

NATO and the US are now considered to be "in full war with Russia," having crossed "all red lines" by permitting Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russian targets, according to a warning from a Russian official. Dmitry Medvedev, a prominent ally of President Putin and currently the Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, stated that any Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory utilizing Western weapons would provoke a serious response. 

He emphasized that these actions wouldn't go unaddressed, indicating a shift in the engagement rules, and underscoring that NATO, Washington, and their allies are not merely engaged in a hybrid conflict but are involved in a full-scale war against Russia. "Negotiations are far off, and such incidents could delay them further," he remarked to Saudi Arabia's Al-Arabiya, asserting that "any attacks on Russia are completely unacceptable" and labeling the current situation as a crossing of critical thresholds.

This statement arises as the former head of MI6 acknowledged that the Kremlin perceives it is in a conflict with the West, rather than just Ukraine. Sir Richard Dearlove, who led Britain’s intelligence service from 1999 to 2004, told Sky News that Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's characterization of the situation as pre-war is inaccurate, stating instead that it is an actual war. He referenced instances of Russian hybrid warfare against various European countries, which included sabotage, cyber-attacks, and aggressive tactics.

Medvedev's concerning remarks coincided with Putin's warning that Russia might soon target "decision-making centres" in Kyiv if Ukraine continues to strike within its borders using US and UK missiles. This warning comes after a night when Russian forces launched numerous missiles and drones at Ukraine, aiming to damage its energy infrastructure as winter approaches. Putin also claimed that Russia is producing advanced missile systems at a rate ten times greater than that of NATO and announced plans to increase production further.