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Western Allies Lift Restrictions on Ukraine's Use of Long-Range Weapons

Germany, Britain, France, and the United States now allow Ukraine to target military sites inside Russia, marking a significant policy shift.

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attends Russian-Kyrgyz talks in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan October 12, 2023. REUTERS/Vladimir Pirogov/File Photo
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President Trump and JD Vance, the US vice-president, at the tomb of the unknown soldier in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Memorial Day. The US president has soured on President Putin in recent days

Overview

  • German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that key Western allies have removed range restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine.
  • The policy change enables Ukraine to strike military infrastructure within Russian territory, enhancing its defensive capabilities.
  • Merz reaffirmed Germany's commitment to supporting Ukraine militarily, including potential future arms deliveries under strategic ambiguity.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified the war effort, dismissing diplomatic overtures as signs of weakness.
  • Attempts to mediate peace, including a Vatican-hosted dialogue proposed by US President Donald Trump, have been met with skepticism by Russia.