Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby have indicated a potential shift in U.S. policy regarding the Ukraine conflict. The Biden administration may soon allow Ukraine to use American-provided weapons to strike targets inside Russia, a move that has been previously prohibited. This change comes as European leaders press the U.S. for more aggressive support for Ukraine. Additionally, reports suggest that the U.S. has already permitted Ukraine to use Patriot surface-to-air missile systems and F-16s to intercept Russian aircraft over Russian territory. The Washington Post also reports that there are no restrictions on Ukraine using U.S.-supplied air defenses to shoot down Russian missiles or fighter jets if they pose a threat to Ukraine. Blinken suggested this shift while traveling in Moldova, noting that Biden has barred such actions so far.
BREAKING: The US has given Ukraine permission to use transferred air defense systems to shoot down Russian missiles or fighter jets over Russian territory, stating there are no restrictions. https://t.co/rve7VKNWbS
🧐 Biden approaching ban lift on Ukraine strikes on Russia with American weapons – NYT https://t.co/xcPw367O4S
US Secretary of State hints they may allow Ukraine to strike Russian territory with US weapons https://t.co/sBACEJv6Hu
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✅🇺🇸 There is no restriction on Ukraine using U.S.-supplied air defenses to shoot down Russian missiles or fighter jets over Russian territory "if they pose a threat to Ukraine", - The Washington Post https://t.co/uDOhm24ui3
⚡️The Washington Post, citing its sources, reports that the United States has allowed #Ukraine to use #Patriot surface-to-air missile systems on Russian territory. Additionally, they will permit the interception of Russian Air Force aircraft in Russia using F-16s. https://t.co/APNBbpeAte
The U.S. allows Ukraine to use transferred air defense systems on the territory of the Russian Federation, WaPo reports. "There is no restriction." https://t.co/XJX1eOY1Jg
U.S. considers allowing Ukraine to strike targets inside Russian territory with American weapons in major shift in the war https://t.co/x7oTVQ0eW2 https://t.co/y1DZxLEDEK
In Moldova, @SecBlinken suggested to reporters traveling with him that the US could soon tolerate Ukraine using US-made arms to strike inside Russia. Biden has barred Ukraine from this so far, but European leaders are pressing US on it. Story from Moldova: https://t.co/ZBm9f2NIQh
Top Biden aides signal openness to letting Ukraine strike Russia with US weapons https://t.co/kJTcBvrQll
NEW: Two top Biden admin officials — SecState Blinken and NSC spox Kirby — are hinting at a potentially big shift: allowing Ukraine to attack inside Russia with American-provided weapons. W/ @mattberg33 & @nahaltoosi https://t.co/eLgOW8TGEk
Secretary of State Blinken suggested that the Biden administration could be open to tolerating strikes by the Ukrainian military inside Russia, saying that the U.S. would “adapt and adjust” its stance based on changing conditions on the battlefield. https://t.co/84NxtiO6H9