Russia has issued a stern warning to Ukraine, threatening to reduce its capital, Kyiv, to a “giant melted spot” if Ukraine is allowed by its allies to use Western long-range missiles against Russia. What Happened: Moscow’s warning came on Saturday, as reported by Politico. The threat was made by Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, amidst ongoing discussions by the U.S. and the U.K. to permit Ukraine to use Western weapons to strike strategic targets within Russia. Medvedev, known for his nuclear rhetoric, stated that Russia already has “formal” grounds to use nuclear…
