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US limits Ukraine’s options in fight against Russia — The Economist

Ukraine's permission to use Storm Shadow missiles for strikes deep into Russia remains unclear after a recent meeting between President Biden and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, The Economist reported on Sept. 17.

17 September 2024, 11:02 AM

UK and Italy’s prime ministers to discuss allowing Ukraine to strike Russian territory

On Sept. 16, British and Italian Prime Ministers Keir Starmer and Giorgia Meloni will discuss Ukraine’s use of long-range Storm Shadow missiles against aggressor state Russia, Bloomberg reports, citing sources.

16 September 2024, 10:21 AM

Pistorius confirms Ukraine's long-range strikes into Russia comply with international law

Ukraine's use of Western long-range weapons to strike deep into Russian territory is possible and does not violate international law, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Sept. 13, according to Tagesschau.

13 September 2024, 03:34 PM

UK changes position on Storm Shadow use in Russia — report

The United Kingdom has decided to allow Ukraine to use Storm Shadow cruise missiles to strike targets within Russian territory, The Guardian reported on Sept. 11, citing government sources.

12 September 2024, 12:24 AM

Russia launches over 800 glide bombs, nearly 300 drones, over 60 missiles at Ukraine in one week – Zelenskyy

Russia's terror against Ukraine can only be stopped by striking Russian military airfields and bases, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X on Sept. 8.

8 September 2024, 02:45 PM

Ukraine needs Storm Shadows: Russia will consider talks only under threat to Moscow, St. Petersburg

Russia will only consider negotiations when it believes Ukraine “can threaten Moscow and St. Petersburg,” The Guardian reports, citing unnamed Ukrainian officials.

25 August 2024, 04:23 PM

US may reconsider stance on Ukrainian strikes inside Russia

Washington is not prepared to risk U.S. national security to support Ukraine, as the U.S. may seek to restore relations with Moscow in the future, Politico reports.

24 August 2024, 11:25 AM

British PM stands firm in support of Ukraine

British support for Kyiv remains “unwavering,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesperson said on Aug. 19, commenting on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent statement about London’s weakening support, The Guardian wrote.

20 August 2024, 10:05 AM

U.S. blocks Ukraine’s use of British Storm Shadow missiles against Russia

The United States is effectively blocking Ukraine’s use of British Storm Shadow missiles for strikes against Russian territory due to President Joe Biden’s concerns about escalation, The Times reported on Aug. 16.

17 August 2024, 05:15 PM

Britain denies Ukraine permission to use Storm Shadow missiles in Kursk Oblast

The British government has not granted Ukraine permission to use long-range Storm Shadow missiles during the operation in Kursk Oblast, The Telegraph reported on Aug. 12, citing sources.

13 August 2024, 11:36 AM

Ukraine fires Storm Shadow missiles safely from 90km away — Defence Express

A Ukrainian Su-24 bomber launched Storm Shadow missiles from approximately 80-90 kilometers from the front, reported Defence Express, citing a video published by the Ukrainian Air Force on Aug. 4.

5 August 2024, 11:00 AM

Western media highlights destruction of Russian Kilo-class submarine in Sevastopol

The Russian Black Sea Fleet suffered a “shameful loss” due to a missile attack on port infrastructure in Sevastopol, which is temporarily controlled by Russia, Forbes reported On Aug. 3.

4 August 2024, 02:57 PM

London considers backing Ukraine’s missile use on Russian territory

The UK Ministry of Defense does not rule out that it will support the request of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to use British missiles to strike at Russian territory, Defense Secretary John Healey said on July 19.

19 July 2024, 04:04 PM

New UK PM Starmer affirms Ukraine's right to use Storm Shadow Missiles Against Russia

Ukraine has the right to use British-supplied long-range Storm Shadow missiles to strike military targets inside Russia, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said at a NATO summit, Bloomberg reported on July 10.

10 July 2024, 03:41 PM

Marine Le Pen pledges to cut aid to Ukraine if elected French President

Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally party, would cancel Ukraine’s authorization to strike Russian territory with French long-range weapons if her party gains a majority in parliament, she said in an interview with CNN on July 5.

5 July 2024, 06:45 PM

Italy’s ninth military aid package to Ukraine includes long-range missiles

Italy is poised to send its ninth military aid package to Ukraine, featuring the advanced Samp-T air defense system and a batch of Storm Shadow missiles, capable of reaching Russian territory, Italian news outlet Il Fatto reported on June 18.

18 June 2024, 05:36 PM

Ukrainian missile hits secret Russian air defense in Crimea

A Russian air defense base on Mount Ai-Petri in temporarily occupied Crimea was damaged during a missile attack, resulting in the deaths of the unit commander and a soldier, Russian Telegram channel Astra reported on May 13.

13 May 2024, 05:00 PM

Germany's opposition urges Sunak to pressure Scholz into Taurus missiles transfer to Ukraine

German opposition parties urged British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to persuade German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to provide Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles, n-tv reported.

24 April 2024, 02:58 PM

Sunak pledges record-breaking $600M military support to Ukraine

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has declared the UK's largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine, valued at over 500 million pounds ($600 million). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared details of the package following a phone conversation with Sunak on April 23.

23 April 2024, 04:18 PM

Occupied Crimea airfield hit; ATACMS implications explored by military expert

Explosions in occupied Dzhankoy, where a Russian air base is located, commented by Oleh Katkov, editor-in-chief of Defense Express on Radio NV on April 17.

17 April 2024, 01:13 PM

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