After Russia icon rarely launches ballistic missiles at Ukraine icon, statements from the United Nations and the United States icon quickly followed.

UN Secretary-General icon Guterres icon's spokesperson stated that Russia's use of new missiles to strike Ukraine is concerning, and the situation is developing in the wrong direction. He hopes all parties will adhere to international law icon to ease the conflict and avoid targeting civilians and critical infrastructure.

Subsequently, the US response was more subtle. Pentagon spokesperson Sing stated that Russia only notified the US 30 minutes before launching the new ballistic missiles, according to the principle of mutual notification, and the US also felt taken by surprise.

For Russia, since the US tacitly allows Ukraine to strike Russian territory with missiles, Russia has simply taken the initiative to demonstrate the power of its medium-range missiles icon and the strength of its missiles. From another perspective, this move by Russia also lets the US experience the consequences of its actions, understanding what situation European icon US military icon bases might face after withdrawing from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.