Ukraine Seeks Permission from Allies to Use Long-Range Missiles Against Russian Targets

Pressure is mounting on the US, UK, and France to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplied to them to strike targets in Russia. Ukraine seeks to maintain control of conquered territory in Russia's Kursk region and prevent the enemy's advance into the Donbas.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy have arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine, on a joint visit. They are scheduled to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has been pressing the US to relax restrictions on the use of US-supplied weapons. The visit comes as the conflict between Ukraine and Russia reaches a "critical" juncture, according to Lammy. The US and UK diplomats have expressed their commitment to supporting Ukraine, with Lammy conveying condolences for recent attacks. The visit also follows US accusations that Iran is providing Russia with short-range missiles. President Zelenskyy has been seeking more powerful and unrestricted weapons from the West, with US President Joe Biden considering allowing Ukraine to use longer-range weapons for strikes on Russian targets.