President Joe Biden has hinted that the US might lift restrictions on Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles against Russia. This potential change could address Ukraine’s ongoing requests to ease limits on US-supplied weapons, which they believe have constrained their ability to fight Russia’s invasion.
So far, the US has been cautious about allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles that could hit deep into Russia, fearing it might escalate the conflict. However, Ukraine has been able to use these missiles to target areas along the Russia-Ukraine border. Other allies have also provided long-range weapons with restrictions to prevent potential retaliation or a broader conflict involving NATO or nuclear threats.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized the slow delivery of weapons and asked for permission to target deeper into Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that such strikes could lead to severe consequences and a possible global conflict.
In response to Iran’s alleged supply of ballistic missiles to Russia, the US, UK, France, and Germany have imposed new sanctions on Iran, including travel bans and asset freezes. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, along with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, will visit Kyiv to discuss Ukraine’s needs and support.
This summary is based on information from BBC.
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