“I think that using any weapon, of the Western type, on the territory of Russia is a matter of time. Otherwise, it is not just about peace,” Zelensky told reporters on a stopover in Stockholm.
KYIV’S FORCES ARE AGAINST A CONCERTED RUSSIAN PUSH INTO EASTERN UKRAINE, MILITARY OFFICIAL SAYS
Ukraine is under pressure from the urgency of Western-supplied weapons to carry out moves inside Russia as it fends off Russian advances in the northeastern Kharkiv region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Friday that Ukraine’s use of Western weapons to attack Russian territory is “a matter of time. “(TT News Agency/Fredrik Sandberg/via REUTERS)
This spring, Ukraine found itself on the sidelines of the 27-month-old full-scale invasion as it faces delays in aid from the U. S. military, increased attacks on its energy infrastructure and Russia’s efforts to widen the line.
U. S. President Joe Biden has quietly authorized Kyiv to strike military targets in Russia in addition to the offensive in the Kharkiv region.
Zelensky said Ukraine “received a message from the American side early in the morning” on Friday, which signified a “step forward” in protecting aspects of villages near the border with Russia. He revealed other main points about communication with the United States. States.
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Zelensky said he was not yet aware of possible restrictions on the use of the long-awaited F-16 fighter jets, but raised the question of the fairness of the deliberations and said Ukraine deserves to be able to retaliate against Russian attacks.
Germany, another top ally, has indicated it is open to Ukraine using its weapons to attack military sites fueling attacks in the Kharkiv region.
France has taken a similar stance, saying Ukraine will be allowed to strike military sites that Russia uses to attack its territory.