WSJ: US refuses to send contractors to Ukraine to maintain F-16s
Decision follows loss of Ukraine's first F-16 on 28 Aug. US officials raised safety concerns over Russia targeting American contractors, US official tells WSJ.
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The Telegraph: Starmer’s Ukraine support undermined by limitations on deep strikes in Russia
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's efforts to support Ukraine are being hampered by restrictions on the use of long-range missiles within Russian territory, The Telegraph reports.
Politico: US resists lifting restrictions on long-range weapons amid Kursk success to not ruin relations “reset” with Moscow
Ukrainian officials frame expanded long-range weapons access as a defining moment for President Biden's legacy, emphasising that the administration will be remembered either for aiding Ukraine's victory or for failing to do enough due to imposed limitations. This argument hasn’t yet worked on the US decision-makers.
CNN: US considers sending American contractors to Ukraine to speed up weapons repairs
Damaged US-provided military equipment currently requires transportation to NATO countries for repairs, but officials familiar with the matter told CNN that US government considers allowing US military contractors in Ukraine to enable faster maintenance of weapons.
Congressmen urge Biden to authorize Ukraine’s attacks on Russian strategic targets
In a bipartisan letter, US congressmen urged the Pentagon to lift restrictions on Ukraine's use of American weapons against Russian targets.
Russia poses an existential threat to Europe, warns President of European Commission Ursula von der Leyen
Von der Leyen affirmed Europe's unwavering support for Ukraine and urged EU member countries to remain steadfast in their solidarity in the face of Russian aggression.
Former US Special Representative for Ukraine Volker calles on US for swift action on fresh aid bill for Kyiv
Former US Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations Kurt Volker has called on the US to have strategic clarity…