British Foreign Office asks US to authorize Ukraine's Storm Shadow strikes on Russia
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy (photo: Getty Images)
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy calls on the United States to give a “green light” to Ukraine to strike targets in Russia. In his opinion, now is the time to show courage, reports The Guardian.
At the Labor Party conference in Liverpool, the minister reportedly said that the problems of the war in Ukraine will become deeper and more severe, especially in late 2025 and 2026.
“So this is a critical time for nerve and guts and patience and for fortitude on behalf of allies who stand with Ukraine,” he said, apparently addressing the White House, which remains concerned about the risks of using Storm Shadow to strike Russia.
Lammy emphasized that Ukraine and its allies are discussing what else is needed to help, beyond trying to hold the front line in the east.
“I am not going to as foreign secretary, of course, comment on operational details, because that can only aid Putin. But there is a very real-time discussion across allies about how we can support Ukraine as we head into winter,” he added.
Talks on strikes against Russia
The other day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy again called on his American counterpart Joe Biden to allow long-range strikes on Russian territory. His call came before a meeting on Thursday in New York. According to him, the issue has not yet been resolved, despite the fact that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer personally lobbied him at a meeting with the US president.
Britain has handed over the Storm Shadow missiles, but European partners and the United States must give their permission to strike Russian territory. It is known that the missiles use an American guidance and electronic warfare system.
Earlier, The Guardian wrote that Ukraine had allegedly received permission to strike with long-range missiles in the Russian rear, but this was not officially announced. However, the Ukrainian side still insists on lifting the restrictions.
According to Zelenskyy, long-range missiles are needed urgently. It is expected that this topic will be one of the main ones during his trip to the United States.
