**NATO to Discuss Russia’s Use of Ballistic Missile Against Ukraine**
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) plans to discuss Russia’s use of an intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine. The meeting will take place at the upcoming Ukraine-NATO Council.
France has condemned Russia’s attack on Dnipro, which used a Multiple Independently-Targetable Reentry Vehicle missile with conventional warheads. This is the first time Russia has used such a weapon against Ukraine. An investigation into the attack and assessment of the damage are ongoing.
**Russia’s Aggressive Stance**
A French Foreign Ministry official said that Russian leader Vladimir Putin‘s threats against European countries and NATO member states are unacceptable. They confirm Russia’s escalatory stance in the war. The official also emphasized that only one aggressor is Russia, and only one victim is Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the ballistic missile attack, saying that Putin has chosen escalation over a peaceful resolution to the war. Putin had linked the attack to Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory, which are now being carried out with Western-supplied weapons.
**Putin’s Threats**
Putin also threatened to target military facilities in other countries. This comes as tensions between Russia and NATO continue to rise. The Ukraine-NATO Council meeting will provide an opportunity for alliance members to discuss the implications of Russia’s actions.
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