Taking the fight to Russia

Published April 29, 2022 12:00am ET



Someone forgot to tell the Ukrainians that the war is limited to their borders.

Vladimir Putin has cried foul. His Defense Ministry threatened to attack Kyiv if Ukraine targeted troop supply lines in Russia, saying it will “retaliate with long-range smart weapons.” Putin was referring to the fire at the ammunition depot in Bryansk and explosions in the border provinces of Kursk and Voronezh. He even went as far as threatening visiting Western officials, stating, “The subjects of one of the Western countries, present at the Ukrainian decision-making centers in Kyiv in the capacity of advisers, will not necessarily constitute a problem for Russia in making a decision to retaliate.”

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.