No formal request from UK on Ukraine missile use, White House source tells The Telegraph
The White House denied blocking the UK's request for Ukraine to use missiles in Russia, The Telegraph reports, citing a Biden administration official.
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The Times: UK awaits US approval for Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles in Russia
The US is preventing Britain from allowing Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles in Russia, as The UK's month-old request to ease restrictions remains unanswered, the Times says, citing defense sources.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 903: Ukrainian forces advance in Kursk Oblast, capturing hundreds of Russian occupiers
The operation has received full support from EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, who declared the EU's backing following a briefing from Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
US says Ukraine didn’t notify about alleged Kursk incursion
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasized that Ukraine alone makes the decisions in this operation, however the US policy about weapons restrictions remains unchanged - Ukraine is not allowed to strike deep inside Russian territory.
Bloomberg: US to deploy new jammer system to counter Chinese and Russian threats
The Pentagon's space branch has successfully tested a new jammer system in 2024, with plans to deploy the first units soon to undisclosed locations.
VOA: Russian citizen sentenced by US court for smuggling OLED microdisplays to Russia
FBI's crackdown on an international network led by Maksim Marchenko resulted in a three-year sentence for the smuggling of sensitive microelectronics used in Russian weapons.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 874: Czech Republic to produce bullets, rifles for Ukraine
Meanwhile, the UK and several European nations are launching a coordinated effort to target Russia's 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers.
Media: Trump names JD Vance, one of the critics of US aid for Ukraine, as 2024 running mate
Vance opposes military aid to Ukraine and supports ceding Ukrainian territory to Russia for peace.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 873: Russia seizes Urozhaine settlement in Donetsk Oblast
Meanwhile, Spain has begun a new delivery of Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine.
Zelenskyy says weapons begin to arrive for Ukraine’s 14 under-equipped brigades
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at a recent press conference that Ukrainian brigades lacking military equipment are being…
CNN: US military aid prevents occupation of Kharkiv Oblast
Ukrainian soldiers report significant impacts from the recent decision to allow the use of US and allied weapons to strike inside Russia.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 871: Ukrainian forces thwart Russian attempt to widen Kharkiv front
Simultaneously, Ukraine attacked a Russian oil refinery in the Rostov region.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 870: US develops long-range munition for Ukraine with 250kg warhead
The US Air Force has initiated the ERAM project to develop a long-range aviation munition.
No change in US weapon restrictions for Ukraine after Russia’s attack on Kyiv hospital, Kirby says
US policy on Ukraine's use of American weapons remains unchanged despite Russian attack on Kyiv hospital. NATO summit to focus on continued support for Ukraine, air defense, deterrence capabilities, and reaffirming Ukraine's future in the alliance.
“Pure terror”: World leaders, diplomats react on Russian latest attack on Ukraine
The assault is Russia's war against the civilian population, Martin Jaeger, the German ambassador to Ukraine, said.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine expects strong defense commitments from NATO at upcoming summit in Washington
If the Alliance doesn't invite Ukraine to join, it must provide the country with weapons it needs to defend itself from Russia.
AP: Putin calls for restart of intermediate missiles production after suspension of treaty with US
His claims sparked fears over arms control amid the war in Ukraine.
WP: NATO ramps up defense production to aid Ukraine, says US ambassador
Julianne Smith highlighted that European defense production has increased by over 40 percent, and the US is now producing nearly 80,000 rounds of 155mm shells per month to support Ukraine.
White House welcomes Dutch PM Rutte as next NATO chief
"Mark Rutte will make an excellent Secretary General," White House advisor Kirby says, welcoming the appointment of the Dutch PM as NATO chief. Rutte will assume office this fall.
Ukraine’s victory strategy: Biden administration says stopping Russia’s advances in eastern Ukraine is key to success
US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs James O'Brien says victory strategy for Ukraine implies…