US Accuses Russia of Escalation in Ukraine War, Cites Missile Launch

The United States has accused Russia of a "dangerous and inexplicable escalation" of the war in Ukraine, citing the recent launch of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile near Poland. U.S. Deputy Ambassador to the UN Tammy Bruce condemned Russia's intensifying attacks on infrastructure and the high number of casualties. Ukraine called for a UN Security Council meeting following the large-scale Russian bombardment, which included the Oreshnik missile, seen as a warning to NATO allies. Europe's leaders also condemned the missile launch as escalatory.