While the Pentagon downplays Russia's claims of using hypersonic Kinzhal missiles to destroy a large Ukrainian weapons depot – arguing the use of the next-generation weapon was a way to shift war momentum back to Moscow's favor – military analysts say the use of the ultra-high-speed, maneuverable weapon was also meant to send the West a stark message: Stay out of the conflict.
As Russia continues its bloody assault on Ukrainian cities and troops advance toward Kyiv, the U.S. and NATO allies have deployed numerous aid tactics to help Ukraine defend itself and punish Russian President Vladimir Putin for invading the sovereign country. But they've done so with an eye on not inadvertently sparking World War III.
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.