European Union and NATO allies are considering allowing Ukraine to use Western-supplied weapons to strike targets within Russian territory. Leaders like the Latvian President, Czech Prime Minister, Dutch Defense Minister, and EU foreign policy chief support this move, citing Ukraine's right to defend itself against Russian aggression. Discussions on the risks of escalation and military aid for Ukraine are ongoing among EU defense ministers and leaders like Macron and Scholz. Some countries have already pledged financial support for ammunition supplies to Ukraine.
France and Germany say Ukraine should be able to use their weapons to strike inside Russia #StandWithUkraine #ArmUkraineNow
How do Ukraine's allies feel about strikes on Russian territory with Western weapons? More and more countries support Ukraineโs right to strike military targets on Russian territory with Western weapons. But there are also those who oppose it due to fears of "escalation". Nowโฆ https://t.co/qA3HQlUTHZ
Countries supporting Ukraine ๐บ๐ฆ striking Russia with their weapons UK ๐ฌ๐ง Sweden ๐ธ๐ช France ๐ซ๐ท Finland ๐ซ๐ฎ Estonia ๐ช๐ช Latvia ๐ฑ๐ป Lithuania ๐ฑ๐น Canada ๐จ๐ฆ Netherlands ๐ณ๐ฑ Czech Republic ๐จ๐ฟ Countries not โ supporting Ukraine on striking Russia at the moment USA ๐บ๐ธ Italy ๐ฎ๐น Germany ๐ฉ๐ช
EU state permits Kiev to strike inside Russia using its weapons Polandโs deputy defense minister Cezary Tomczyk claims Ukraine has right to use Western arms to hit longer-range targets in Russia https://t.co/GWIes8dyHR https://t.co/5Awl7cX8Ba
๐จ BREAKING: Macron's visual aid of pointing at the enemy on a map convinced German Chancellor Scholz to allow Ukraine to strike military targets inside Russia with supplied weapons! Macron needs to bring the map to Washington as soon as possible! https://t.co/C4evXPEY7e https://t.co/MBbZ4wHWvb
Czechia urges allies to fulfil financial commitments for ammunition for Ukraine https://t.co/oKGwGlMsT1
Ukraine striking targets deep inside Russia with Western weapons โ AFP Some supporters of Kiev are urging arms donors to lift restrictions on where the munitions can be fired https://t.co/fjVZywwfor https://t.co/knJXKbXbQK
WWIII WATCH: France and Poland Approve Ukraine Using Western-Supplied Missiles to Strike Inside Russia https://t.co/mZpKe7ugAh
๐ต WHAT UKRAINE'S ALLIES HAVE SAID ABOUT STRIKING RUSSIA WITH WESTERN WEAPONS Full Story โ https://t.co/soJd7AKoKz Ukraine has urged its allies to allow Kyiv to use Western-supplied arms to conduct strikes inside Russia and abandon an official position some of them have heldโฆ
Ukraine war briefing: Macron, Scholz agree Kyiv should use alliesโ weapons against launchers in Russia https://t.co/iZtw4QSWFq
Slightly out of date article. It's now a dozen countries (Germany just added) that are OK with Ukraine using Western kit to strike at Russian targets inside Russia. Includes the UK, France, Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands, Czechia, Poland the Baltics, and Canada:โฆ
โAfter months of griping at western capitals barring Ukraine from using their weapons to strike back against targets inside Russia, last night brought a major breakthrough as French President Emmanuel Macron bowed to Zelenskyyโs request, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz voicedโฆ https://t.co/oOvtBFqHv9
โ ๐๐บ๐ฆ 10 countries "in favor" of Ukraine strike Russia with their weapons, - https://t.co/ruC08odCV9 ๐ซ๐ทFrance, ๐ฑ๐นLithuania, ๐ฑ๐ปLatvia, ๐ธ๐ชSweden, ๐ช๐ชEstonia, ๐ต๐ฑPoland, ๐ซ๐ฎFinland, ๐จ๐ฟCzech Republic, ๐ฌ๐งGreat Britain, ๐ณ๐ฑThe Netherlands.
โ ๐๐บ๐ฆ 10 countries "in favor" of Ukraine stike Russia with their weapons, - https://t.co/ruC08odCV9 ๐ซ๐ทFrance, ๐ฑ๐นLithuania, ๐ฑ๐ปLatvia, ๐ธ๐ชSweden, ๐ช๐ชEstonia, ๐ต๐ฑPoland, ๐ซ๐ฎFinland, ๐จ๐ฟCzech Republic, ๐ฌ๐งGreat Britain, ๐ณ๐ฑThe Netherlands.
Updated and rapidly growing list of countries calling for Ukraine's western weapons to destroy Russian positions in Biden's safe zone. Biden needs to wake up. - France - Lithuania - Latvia - Sweden - Estonia - Poland - Finland - Czech Republic - Great Britain - Netherlands https://t.co/iaOuEiUOtp
๐ณ๐จ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฆ Only four countries out of 18 that joined the Czech initiative to purchase shells for AFU sent money, โ Euractiv โ๏ธMoD of the Czech Republic called on European allies to fulfill their promise. Funds came only from ๐จ๐ฆCanada, ๐ฉ๐ฐDenmark, ๐ณ๐ฑThe Netherlands and ๐ต๐นPortugal. https://t.co/wg7x7uHdIy
๐ช๐บ๐จ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฆ By the end of 2024, the European allies plan to transfer 500,000 artillery shells to Ukraine as part of the Czech initiative, Radio Svoboda Europe reports. https://t.co/7tgcpHrRo1 https://t.co/smUMEygjPf
So, as of now, about 10 European nations have officially stated that Ukraine can use weapons provided by them to strike legitimate Russian military targets in Russian territory, as per the very basic logic of fighting a war to win. Will the U.S. administration and Berlinโฆ
The world is facing nuclear war like never before NATO will escalate the war in Ukraine. A number of NATO members have given the green light to Ukraine for strikes on Russian territory. Ukraine is doing that now with drones, but only on civilian structures and the energyโฆ https://t.co/q3j6XDrlHL
โก๏ธ Currently, only four out of 18 countries have officially joined the Czech initiative to supply ammunition to #Ukraine and made financial contributions. They are Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Portugal, said Czech Defence Minister Jana ฤernochovรก. https://t.co/N0gJ65BCvC
โก๏ธ Currently, only four out of 18 countries have officially joined the Czech initiative to supply ammunition to #Ukraine and made financial contributions. They are Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Portugal, said Czech Defence Minister Jana ฤernohovรก. https://t.co/raFZtGi3iO
Only 4 out of 18 countries have fulfilled their financial obligations under the Czech initiative to supply ammunition to Ukraine, Czechia Defense Ministry head Jana ฤernochovรก has said Money to buy ammunition came from Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands and Portugal. "The fundsโฆ https://t.co/NcdgSwgNRY
#UkraineRussiaWar Ukraine, under NATO control, continues to strike at the strategic defense infrastructure covering the territory south of Russia, including protecting Iran from a possible nuclear strike. France allowed the use of Western weapons on the territory of the Russianโฆ https://t.co/A3vKvTfPHt
โก๏ธFrench President Emmanuel #Macron, during a joint briefing with German Chancellor Olaf #Scholz, expressed support for allowing #Ukraine to strike military bases on Russian territory using Western weapons. ๐ท: AFP https://t.co/uFOOLGghCo
Ukraine war updates: Macron says Kyiv should be allowed to use Western weapons on Russian military sites; U.S. weighs further sanctions https://t.co/YCGEAk5MmB
Ukraine must be allowed to strike Russian territory with Western wะตะฐpons - Polish Deputy Defense Minister https://t.co/EkD1U3nMEj
The EU is agonizing over whether to allow Ukraine to strike targets deeper inside Russian territory with its weapons but some leaders are nervous. Read the Brussels Edition https://t.co/9rYxMpFJGA
#RussiaUkraineWar Macron, Scholz say Kyiv should be allowed to hit military targets inside Russia - live updates https://t.co/hxFAlYml5v
A #Czech-led initiative to speed up ammunition deliveries to #Ukraine has raised 1.6 billion euros ($1.74 billion), with the first deliveries due to arrive in days, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala says. https://t.co/89QzI69h0Y
NEW: 'Ukraine Is Losing' โ NATO Chief Urges Strikes on Russia with Western Weapons. https://t.co/MaG3FrnPqv
๐จ๐ฟ ๐ Czechia initiates summit on shells for Ukraine, planning to discuss permission to hit Russia https://t.co/0oHb5o7bA3
Pressure is mounting to allow Ukraine to use U.S.-provided weapons on military targets within Russian territory. The criticism from many is that the ban Biden instituted is hindering the country's ability to effectively defend itself. https://t.co/uuzewPYFy0
While Ukrainians try to escape the conflict, Western states up the stakes. EU defense ministers will meet today to discuss the pros and cons of allowing Kiev to strike Russian territory with Western weapons. RTโs Steve Sweeney reports. https://t.co/x7Y1dqJK2Q
๐ Some EU countries allow Ukraine to use their weapons on Russian territory โ Borrell https://t.co/O0MogpAcD1
Ukraine allowed to strike inside Russia, Franceโs Emmanuel Macron and Germanyโs Olaf Scholz say https://t.co/X5ESECIbDI
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron spoke in favor of allowing Ukraine to attack Russian positions inside Russia with Western weapons. https://t.co/05tk0KrjKl
NATO's Newest Member OKs Ukraine Using Its Weapons To Strike Deep In Russian Territory https://t.co/jrT8FanWr8
As Ukraine continues to strike Russia's missile detection radars, Western elites are gearing up to greenlight Ukraine's use of NATO weapons in attacks within Russian territory. https://t.co/lQsgdpWLzM
Ukraine still badly needs our support so it can defend itself against Russiaโs ongoing aggression. Military resources are being sent to the front rapidly, thanks in part to the Czech initiative to deliver thousands of artillery shells. ย I was invited by Czech Prime Ministerโฆ https://t.co/skjX2d6vIm
As Ukraine continues to strike Russia's missile detection radars, Western elites gearing up to greenlight Ukraine's use of NATO weapons in attacks within Russian territory. https://t.co/yL3PrDPEgg
๐จ๐ฟ๐ค๐บ๐ฆ "The Czech Republic has raised more than โฌ1.6 billion to buy artillery ammunition for AFU", - PM Shmyhal https://t.co/acUJyNmCeh
According to @EmmanuelMacron, if it is targets identified in Russia that are attacking Ukraine, Ukraine can hit them with Western weapons. France would not be an escalator. โIt is Russia that organises itself in this wayโ. https://t.co/NWH5ETeU9c
Ukraine's Prime Minister calls on allies to deliver regular shipments of artillery ammunition from a Czech-led initiative starting next month https://t.co/mtkGaqftLB
โก๏ธ Czechia backs Ukraine striking Russian soil with Western-provided weapons. The Czech government supported allowing Ukraine to hit targets inside Russia using Western arms, the Czech Press Agency reported on May 28, citing Czech PM Petr Fiala. https://t.co/bIg5tmA6fi
Calls are mounting among Western nations to allow attacks on Russian territory using weapons that they have sent the Ukrainian military, a measure that Kyiv says will enable it to better prevent Russian attacks. https://t.co/zT4IyF54bG
๐ช๐บ๐ค๐ท๐บ EU to discuss the possibility of Ukraine using western weapons to fire directly into Russian territory https://t.co/AtxhOe9ZZJ
โก๏ธEU High Representative Josep #Borrell stated that providing #Ukraine with the ability to strike inside #Russia is acceptable under international law because #Moscowโs attacks on Ukraine are originating inside Russian territory, Bloomberg reported. ๐ท: AFP https://t.co/mgK9TFGmiI
Ukraine must strike inside Russia, Dutch Defense Minister Ollongren says. "Ukraine has the right to use all means for defense and restoration of territorial integrity. Ukraine is now fighting with one hand tied behind its back," she emphasized. https://t.co/TAAunoW0SS
EU high representative Josep Borrell said that enabling Ukraine to strike inside Russia is acceptable under international law because Russia's attacks on Ukraine are originating inside Russian territory. "The risk of escalation Iโm sure will be put on the table by some but youโฆ https://t.co/TxbpojPqRn
There is now a chorus of Western officials saying Ukraine has every right to hit Russian targets inside of Russia, including with Western-provided kit. https://t.co/XZVdkpHlb3
โก๏ธ PM Shmyhal to meet EU leaders in Prague to discuss military aid for Ukraine. https://t.co/3WQjTdsUbF
๐จ๐ฟโ ๐บ๐ฆ According to the Czech Prime Minister, Ukraine should have the right to attack Russian territory with Western weapons. Petr Fiala said this before a meeting with several European statesmen and the Ukrainian prime minister about aid to the attacked country. https://t.co/X5zFnd4HZV https://t.co/wDdvADPjWd
#EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has urged countries to balance fear of escalation against #Ukraineโs need to defend itself, saying Kyiv had the right to use Western arms to strike in #Russia. https://t.co/e46ub7UFYh
Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal will meet a group of European Union leaders in Prague to discuss military aid to Kyiv for its fight against Russia's invasion, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said https://t.co/3fYvorcDUc
Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren supports allowing Ukraine to strike Russian territory with Western weapons. โIt is quite obvious that Ukrainians should strike inside Russia as well, so from my point of view, this should not be a subject of discussion, and I hope thatโฆ https://t.co/7lrQk7E9Lw
#UkraineRussiaWar Having received permission from the West to strike with Western weapons on Russian territory, the Ukrainians began to use this opportunity to the fullest. Now, more than ever, the issue of creating a sanitary zone is relevant for Russia. The only question isโฆ https://t.co/XStAlNZU6p
โ ZELENSKIY: PLEASE GIVE UKRAINE THE RIGHT TO USE ARMS TO ATTACK IN RUSSIAN TERRITORY
๐ช๐บ๐ Borrell said that the leaders of the EU Ministry of Defence on Tuesday will discuss Ukrainian attacks with Western weapons on Russian territory and the associated "risks of escalation." ๐ Stoltenberg did not rule out the possibility of lifting restrictions. P.S. ๐ค๐
โ ๏ธ BRUSSELS- UKRAINE'S ZELENSKIY: PLEASE GIVE UKRAINE THE RIGHT TO USE ARMS TO ATTACK IN RUSSIAN TERRITORY
๐จ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฆ๐ท๐บ Czech Prime Minister Fiala considers it possible to use weapons received by Ukraine to strike the Russian Federation. https://t.co/QInjLRSRSe
European Union defense ministers are debating whether to allow Ukraine to strike targets deeper inside Russian territory with weapons that have been sent by member states https://t.co/m64HAES4x9
๐ช๐บ๐บ๐ฆ EU MINISTERS TO DISCUSS UKRAINE'S PLAN TO ATTACK RUSSIA A discussion is being held today by EU defence Ministers to explore the "risks of escalation" surrounding Ukraine's plans to carry out strikes on military assets on Russian soil. The meeting comes after NATO's chiefโฆ https://t.co/SpX2yW6NSn
Ukraine PM to meet some EU leaders in Prague for military aid talks https://t.co/IbufgXXeA7
Dutch Defence Minisiter Kajsa Ollongren backs Ukraine on striking Russian territory with Western weapons: โUkraine is in a state of war. In this situation, it is quite possible that it will have to strike at Russia.โ https://t.co/g68iipY4Y7
๐ณ๐ฑ๐บ๐ฆ "It is obvious that Ukrainians should strike inside Russia as well, this should not be a subject of discussion", - the Minister of Defence of the Netherlands. https://t.co/9xRcgC3FfY
Italy and Germany oppose allowing Kiev to strike Russian territory with Western weapons, Politico. Meanwhile, Borrell said EU defense ministers would discuss the issue and the โrisks of escalationโ associated with it on Tuesday.
โ ๏ธ CZECH PM FIALA: IT IS LOGICAL FOR UKRAINE TO USE SUPPLIED WEAPONS OUTSIDE ITS TERRITORY
โ ๏ธ CZECH PM FIALA: UKRAINE PM TO TAKE PART IN PRAGUE MEETING ON MILITARY AID FOR UKRAINE ON TUESDAY
โผ๏ธ Latvian President calls on allies to allow Ukraine to use Western-supplied weapons against targets in Russia https://t.co/eRAjkkHirg
EU foreign ministers discuss lifting restrictions on Ukraine's use of NATO weapons for attacks on Russian soil. "This is a debate that is now gaining momentum," said Josep Borrell.. https://t.co/qJS6qmq1H5
Latvian President calls on allies to allow Ukraine to use Western-supplied weapons against targets in Russia https://t.co/eRAjkkHirg