Frederiksen: Let’s end the red lines discussion, Russia crossed most important one, entering Ukraine
Danish PM says discussions about self-imposed limitations have been a mistake, giving Russia "too good a card in their hands."
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UK Foreign Secretary on allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons in Russia: ”Time for nerve and guts”
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has hinted at ongoing negotiations with the White House regarding Ukraine's use of Storm Shadow missiles inside Russia.
CNN: Zelenskyy says long-range weapons ban lift key part of his “Victory Plan”
Ukrainian President prepares to present his "victory plan" to US officials, highlighting the need for the approval of deep strikes inside Russia.
Stoltenberg urges increased weapons support for Ukraine in NATO farewell speech
Outgoing NATO chief emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine, maintaining transatlantic unity, and learning from past experiences. He outlined key lessons from his tenure and warned against isolationism and over-dependence on China.
European Parliament urges member states to allow Ukraine to hit military targets in Russia
Additionally, the EU Parliament advocates for expanding sanctions against Russia, Iran and China.
Stoltenberg: Each NATO ally to decide on Ukraine’s use of missiles in Russia
NATO chief welcomes discussions on Ukraine's potential use of long-range missiles against Russian territory, but emphasizes that final decisions rest with individual allies.
Former UK officials push for unilateral approval for Ukraine’s long-range missile use in Russia
The UK won't permit Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles against Russian targets without US approval, as the government anticipates approval at the UN assembly, per The Times.
Politico: Biden deliberates on Ukraine’s missile use in Russia as nuclear plants face rising threats
Washington is not yet ready to fully allow Ukraine to target Russia’s airfields with long-range US missiles, though it may lift restrictions on the UK’s Storm Shadow missiles, which use US technology, per Politico.
Ukraine will receive twelve PzH 2000 self-propelled guns from Qatar, enabled by Germany
Known for its precision and rapid-fire capabilities, the PzH 2000 represents a significant addition to Ukraine's arsenal.
US plans to deliver ”substantial package” of aid to Ukraine by end of September
"Our job is to put Ukraine in a strong position on the battlefield so that they are in a strong position at the negotiating table," Sullivan said.
No green light yet for Ukraine’s deep strikes, UK’s Starmer reports after White House meeting
UK PM Starmer, after meeting with US President Biden, says no decision yet on Russia long-range strikes for Ukraine, hints at further talks during UN Assembly.
UK quietly approves Ukraine’s use of Storm Shadow missiles in Russia, US may lift similar restrictions, The Guardian says
US Secretary of State Blinken suggested lifting restrictions on Ukraine's use of long-range weapons, while UK sources indicate Britain has allowed Storm Shadow strikes on Russian targets, per The Guardian.
Politico: US finalizes plans for Ukraine’s deeper strikes inside Russia with US-supplied weapons
The Biden administration is finalizing plans to ease restrictions on Ukraine's use of US-donated weapons, potentially allowing deeper strikes inside Russia, per Politico sources.
US “incredibly alarmed” by reported Iran missile transfers to Russia, but maintains Ukraine deep strike ban
The US State Dept is concerned over Iranian ballistic missile transfers to Russia, warns of consequences, but upholds limits on Ukraine's deep strikes into Russia with US-supplied missiles.
Netherlands gives Ukraine green light for Russia deep strikes with Dutch weapons
Dutch Defense Minister Brekelmans says the Netherlands permits Ukraine to use Dutch-supplied weapons, including F-16 fighters, for strikes into Russian territory without range restrictions. He encourages other allies to adopt similar policies.
UK’s Shapps urges Starmer to let Ukraine strike Russia with Storm Shadows
Ex-UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps calls for authorizing Ukraine to strike Russia with British Storm Shadow missiles. He argues that authorized Ukrainian attacks on Russian soil are essential for maintaining pressure on Putin.
Ukraine’s new Foreign Minister urges allies to lift restrictions on long-range weapon use against Russia
Sybiha argues that international law, particularly UN Charter Article 51, allows Ukraine to strike legitimate military targets in Russia as part of its self-defense efforts.
Ukraine needs long-range weapons, permission to hit targets deep inside Russia, Zelenskyy says at Ramstein
At the Ramstein meeting, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy again urged partners to provide long-range weapons and permit strikes on Russian territory.
ATACMS scarcity influences US ban on Ukraine’s deep strikes inside Russia, Pentagon’s Singh says
Pentagon cites limited ATACMS stockpiles and escalation concerns as primary reasons for restricting Ukraine's deep strikes in Russia.
Kirby says US upholds ATACMS missile restrictions for Ukraine, claiming 90% Russian aircraft beyond range
Kirby reaffirms policy restricting Ukraine's use of US-supplied ATACMS missiles for strikes inside Russia. He condemned recent Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, but claims 90% of Russian aircraft used for strikes are beyond ATACMS range.