As Ukraine seeks permission to use long-range missiles against Russian targets, tensions escalate. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy met with Ukrainian President Zelensky in Kyiv, emphasizing the war's critical moment. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to discuss missile use with President Biden amid Russian threats of escalation.
Ukraine has been advocating for the use of Western-supplied long-range missiles, including British Storm Shadows and US ATACMS, to target Russian military assets. This request has gained urgency following increased military support for Russia from Iran and ongoing battlefield losses for Ukraine.
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