At the recently concluded NATO assembly in Montreal, a resolution was adopted concerning support and military aid for Ukraine. Beyond the standard references to “Russian aggression,” the resolution included a provision urging Alliance members to supply Ukraine’s armed forces with all necessary means for “defense,” including medium-range missiles.
You know the well obfuscated NATO assembly in Montreal?
This development has sparked speculation among Ukrainian politicians, experts, and bloggers, with some interpreting it as a potential pathway for supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles.
Interestingly, the definition of medium-range missiles typically encompasses ranges from 500 to 5,500 kilometers. By this metric, the Tomahawk’s range fits within the category of medium-range weapons, yet the missile is seldom referred to as such in common parlance.
This stems largely from the distinction between cruise missiles like the Tomahawk and ballistic missiles, which historically dominate discussions of medium-range weaponry. The Tomahawk’s classification and nomenclature reflect its tactical and strategic applications, rather than its technical range designation.
Weapons like the Storm Shadow/SCALP cruise missile, the ATACMS tactical ballistic missile, or even the JASSM and Taurus are similarly categorized as medium-range systems. However, these systems vary in their operational profiles, platforms, and deployment flexibility.
BRUSSELS, Nov 26 — Ambassadors from Ukraine and Nato’s 32 members meet today in Brussels over Russia’s firing last week of an experimental hypersonic intermediate-range missile.
Russia on Thursday carried out a strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro which President Vladimir Putin said was a test of its new Oreshnik missile.
The most that is expected is a reiteration of Nato’s earlier insistence that Moscow’s deployment of the new weaponry will not “deter Nato allies from supporting Ukraine”.
The meeting “provides an opportunity to discuss the current security situation in Ukraine and will include briefings from Ukrainian officials via video link,” a Nato official said.
The escalating tensions over Ukraine come as questions hang over the future of Western support following the re-election of Donald Trump in main Nato power the United States.
Trump has cast doubt on maintaining Washington’s vast military aid for Kyiv and pledged a quick deal to end the war.
“I cannot imagine that it is in the interest of the United States to allow Putin to come out of those possible negotiations as a winner,” senior Nato commander Rob Bauer said Monday.
On the battlefield, Ukraine’s fatigued troops are struggling to halt advances by Russian forces in the east of the country.
NATO Chief Tells European Business Leaders to Brace for Conflict.
Admiral Rob Bauer, Chair of the NATO Military Committee comprised of member nations’ defense chiefs, has warned that conflict has returned to Europe. Speaking at the Berlin Security Conference, Bauer emphasized that businesses in Europe and the United States must prepare for scenarios akin to wartime. He stressed that commercial decisions have strategic implications for national security.
“Business leaders in Europe and America need to realize that the commercial decisions they make have strategic consequences for the security of their nation,” Admiral Bauer said, continuing: “Businesses need to be prepared for a wartime scenario and adjust their production and distribution lines accordingly.”
He ominously added: “Ladies and Gentlemen, war is back on the European continent. And over the past years, more and more people in Europe realize that war can happen to them too… again.”
According to Bauer, a large-scale general war, such as a hypothetical World War III, would demand substantial civilian involvement. This would require governments to establish systems to mobilize and manage civilian resources efficiently.
Bauer called for a shift in mindset from predictable and controlled operations to adapting to unpredictability. He emphasized the importance of maintaining an industrial base capable of rapidly producing weapons and ammunition to continue a conflict if necessary.
In recent weeks, the Biden-Harris government in the U.S. has approved a series of escalations by Ukraine against Russia, leading some to worry that a misstep could trigger a broader and more devastating conflict.
NATO Member Tells Alliance Not To Send Troops to Ukraine
NATO members have dampened down reports that they would send personnel to help Kyiv fight Russian aggression. Pevkur told The Hill that, with the right resources, instead of troops, Ukraine could be militarily independent in its fight against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion.
“Ukrainians can handle all of this, when we can deliver all what they need,” Pevkur told the U.S. outlet during the Halifax International Security Forum in Canada.
Twelve British soldiers injured in major car crash during Nato exercise in Estonia
10 replies on “NATO: Conflict Has Returned to Europe- Tomahawks to Ukraine?”
Ever since the election results things seems to be getting pushed through in order to get the relationship degrade into war.
And I have been silent lately purely because I had nothing of value to add.
Yes, it appears as if the push for war has been accelerated
And it’s disconcerting!
Hi Penny:
Fortunately, IMO, there is one sane voice in the room. If the war does not happen, you can thank Putin.
I agree, Putin has shown restraint and patience. – I’m not sure I could do that in this situation if I was a nation’s leader.
I share the sense of foreboding expressed above. The situation is chaotic. Who is in charge in the final days of the Biden administration? Trump’s neo-con faction of hopeful appointees are making inflammatory policy statements willy nilly. Where is any leadership?
Gen. Bauer’s words are farcical…” businesses in Europe and the United States must prepare for scenarios akin to wartime.” Neither us in North America or Europe have the industrial capacity and infrastructure to ramp up quickly to any kind of war footing. We are still talking about windmills and solar panels and DEI.
Bauer feels the need remind us that war, ” would demand substantial civilian involvement. ” Somebody’s got to fill those body bags. Who’s lining up to be cannon fodder ?
The world seems to be in stasis sleepwalking into further tragedy.
So many good points Mark.
Though I believe they need less soldiers, given the prolific use of drones, the soldiers will come from the migrants- that’s my suspicion.
As for industrial capacity- we don’t have it. Which only gives me reason for more concern.
Cause no real option will make the use of nuclear weapons more probable.
‘The world seems to be in stasis sleepwalking into further tragedy.”
yes!
I might be reaching on this one, but…
They wouldn’t start a war because of the oncoming disaster which is going to unfold with regards to the injection damage from recent history no?
And than blame it on some biological weapons so they can hide the damage they have been responsible for ?
It can’t only be about investment losses by some companies………
You know now that I type it, it might as well be using ww3 to save they own skin. They need plausible story and the best thing they can probably come up with is ww3 with disregard to the Geneva conventions I guess.
That’s possible Kaz
I’m also highly suspicious that we’re on the verge of some kind of financial collapse (Tom Luongo has been interesting on this)
I was just thinking … it’s all about me. I came into this world at the beginning of WW2 and it looks like I might be going out on #3. I’ve always had respect for Putin, however. He’s not crazy; there’s a calm about him. In my estimation, he’s one of the very few sane rulers on this planet. I’m personally happy to go out on this note, but worry about what kind of world my grandkids might be sleep-walking into.
It doesn’t make humanity look very good, does it — constantly at one another’s throats, crawling over one another, trying to reach the top of the heap — as if that’s all that really matters.
Corrine, don’t leave me, please?!
Though I know eventually you will,but, I can’t imagine it?
For other readers Corrine was the learned blogger when I was just starting out back in 08. She had a good site- and she was kind and supportive.
It’s been a long time
“It doesn’t make humanity look very good, does it — constantly at one another’s throats, crawling over one another, trying to reach the top of the heap — as if that’s all that really matters.”
It really doesn’t. I know not everyone is like that. The problem is there are not enough that aren’t.