Vladimir Poetin Reacts to Ukraine's Potential Use of Western Weapons Against Russia
Significant Developments in Ukraine's Military Strategy
It appears that Washington is on the verge of granting Kyiv permission to utilize Western weapons against military targets deeper within Rusland. The United Kingdom supports Ukraine's use of missiles for this purpose, contingent on explicit approval from Biden to reflect a united strategy of the US, UK, and France, according to The New York Times.
Current Limitations and Background
This permission does not cover the maximum potential use of already supplied American weapons. The Ukrainian army has received various American missiles, though restrictions on their use remain. Following a Russian offensive towards Kharkiv in early May, President Biden lifted certain prohibitions allowing Ukraine to target military objectives in Russia if they posed a direct threat to Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city. However, other Russian regions and targets within Russia were mandatory exclusions to avoid escalating the conflict with Moscow.
This summer, Vladimir Poetin threatened retaliatory measures in response to these developments.
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