US officially allows Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range weapons
Photo: Under Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols (Getty Images)
The US Under Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols officially confirmed that the White House has authorized Ukraine to use long-range weapons to strike Russian territory, according to Globo.
He emphasized that the conflict began with Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. According to him, it is Russia that controls how long this war will last, and the decision to end the conflict depends entirely on its actions.
Nichols said that the war could end immediately if Russia withdrew its troops from Ukraine and began respecting its borders
In his opinion, providing Ukraine with additional defense capabilities using long-range weapons, as approved by President Joe Biden, could strengthen its ability to defend its territories. In addition, it could serve as a signal to Russia that the use of force to seize Ukrainian land is futile.
Nichols expressed hope that the move would prompt the Russian Federation to recognize the futility of its actions and either initiate peace talks or withdraw from Ukraine altogether.
Authorization for strikes against Russia
On Sunday, the administration of US President Joe Biden approved the use of US weapons by Ukrainian troops to strike at Russian territory.
According to Axios, the use of long-range weapons is still limited to the Kursk region. However, The Wall Street Journal's sources indicate that Washington may expand the area of missile use for Ukraine, which will open up new opportunities for Ukraine to counter Russian aggression.
Meanwhile, the Chinese Foreign Ministry issued a statement calling for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine. Representatives of the Ministry emphasized that a political solution to the war is in the interests of all parties and should be a priority for the international community.
