"If something like this happens, Russia will give a tough response using more powerful weapons," warned a prominent Russian lawmaker.

A new resolution by members of the European Parliament (MEPs) calls for European Union countries to lift restrictions that prevent Ukraine from deploying Western weapons against military targets in Russia.

European Union lawmakers on Thursday called to lift "restrictions hindering Ukraine from using Western weapons systems against legitimate military targets in Russia," a press release said. The restrictions hinder Ukraine’s ability to fully exercise its right to self-defence and leave Ukraine exposed to attacks on its population and infrastructure,

A close ally of President Vladimir Putin warned Western governments on Thursday that a nuclear war would ensue if they gave the green light for Ukraine to use long-range Western weapons to strike targets deep inside Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that if the West backs Ukraine's use of long-range missiles, it risks escalating the war into direct conflict with NATO. He emphasized that Moscow would respond decisively if its territory is targeted,

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to visit Kyiv on Sept. 20 The European Parliament passed a resolution with 425 votes in favor, 131 against, and 63 abstentions, urging EU nations to lift restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Western weapons against military targets in Russia.