Overview

• NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg urges allies to allow Ukraine to strike Russian targets with Western-supplied weapons.
• Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and other leaders strongly reject Stoltenberg's suggestion, emphasizing cautious and collective decision-making.
• The U.S. currently restricts Ukraine from using American weapons to attack Russian territory, a policy under growing scrutiny from lawmakers.
• Sweden has permitted Ukraine to use its supplied weapons against military targets in Russia, contrasting with Italy's stance.
• Concerns over potential escalation and nuclear risks dominate the opposition to changing the current restrictions.