US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy have arrived in Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian leaders. They are discussing speeding up assistance to Ukraine and allowing Kyiv to use long-range weapons deep inside Russia. The officials raised concerns about Russia receiving ballistic missiles from Iran, calling it a threat to European and global security. Sanctions are being imposed on individuals and entities supporting these activities.
Ukrainian politicians are hopeful for a shift in US policy, particularly in being able to target Russia with ATACMS missiles. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha emphasized the need for Ukraine to use available weapons against legitimate military targets in Russia without restrictions, in a conversation with Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.
Blinken and Lammy’s visit comes amidst escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with Iran’s provision of ballistic missiles to Russia further fueling the conflict. The international community is responding to this threat to European security through sanctions and diplomatic discussions. The arrival of the US and UK officials in Kyiv signifies the importance of supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression.
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