Reuters: Putin again threatens “range of responses” if deep Russia strikes allowed with Western weapons
Ukraine is not allowed to use Western-supplied missiles inside Russia.
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Zelenskyy: North Korean troops will join Russia’s war against Ukraine on 27-28 October
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander Syrskyi provided deployment dates during frontline briefing.
Scholz: No immediate NATO invitation for Ukraine during wartime, supplying Tauruses “wrong”
The German Chancellor reiterated his rejection of an immediate NATO invitation for Ukraine and his refusal to transfer Taurus missiles.
Western weapon use restrictions for Ukraine are “militarily silly and strategically stupid,” Mike Pompeo says
The ex-CIA director and former US State Secretary condemns limitations on Ukraine's use of long-range Western weapons and dismisses escalation concerns.
The dark truth behind NATO’s “fear of Russian escalation”
NATO frets over poking the Russian bear while its own paper tiger growls. Eastern allies demand action as Western powers reveal an Alliance scared of its own shadow.
Ukrainian FM Kuleba: Allies’ fear of escalation hinders support
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba claims allies' fear of escalation has been the biggest obstacle in receiving timely support against Russian aggression.
US maintains restrictions on Ukraine’s long-range strikes inside Russia amid Kursk operation
Despite Ukraine's success in recent surprise Kursk operation, the US continues to forbid Ukraine’s long-range strikes with Western-supplied weapons deep inside Russia, fearing Russia’s escalation and retaliation. "Just because Russia hasn't responded to something doesn't mean that they can't or won't in the future,” said Deputy Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh.
Belarus threatens to close Ukrainian embassy amid alleged airspace violation
Belarus, a key Russian ally, summoned Ukraine's top diplomat in Minsk and threatened "retaliatory steps" if alleged drone “border provocations” from Ukraine recur.