Particle.news
Download on the App Store
111 ARTICLES
·
8mo ago

US and UK Diplomats in Kyiv to Discuss Long-Range Weapons and New Sanctions on Iran

High-level talks focus on easing restrictions for Ukrainian strikes and addressing the threat of Iranian missiles to Russia.

Image
Image
Image
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a press conference with his British counterpart (not seen) at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in London on September 10, 2024. Blinken is visiting to speak about ways to rally further behind Ukraine.

Overview

  • US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrive in Kyiv for discussions on long-range weapon use.
  • Ukraine seeks to loosen restrictions on Western-supplied weapons for strikes inside Russia.
  • Concerns rise over Russia's recent acquisition of Iranian ballistic missiles.
  • The US and its allies impose new sanctions on Iran in response to missile transfers.
  • President Biden hints at potential policy shift on allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles.