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U.S. Secretary of State Blinken and UK Foreign Minister Lammy arrive in Kyiv – photos, video

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrived in Kyiv on Sept. 11 to discuss Ukrainian military needs, AP reported.

11 September 2024, 02:40 PM

Blinken to announce permission for ATACMS strikes into Russia — congressman McCaul

During his upcoming visit to Kyiv, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will announce that Washington no longer prohibits Ukraine from using ATACMS missiles to attack Russian territory, Axios reported on Sept. 10.

10 September 2024, 08:28 PM

Netherlands greenlights Ukraine's use of its weapons to strike deep into Russia, Defense Minister says

Ukraine can use the Dutch weapons to strike targets deep into Russia, no restrictions on the F-16 fighter jets range were imposed either, Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said in an interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung on Sept. 9.

10 September 2024, 08:01 AM

Stefanchuk meets with House Speaker Johnson to discuss US military aid

Speaker of the Ukrainian parliament Ruslan Stefanchuk met with House Speaker Mike Johnson in Italy, reiterating Kyiv’s requests to lift the remaining restrictions on the use of U.S.-supplied weapons against targets deep in Russian territory, Stefanchuk announced on Sept. 5.

5 September 2024, 08:52 PM

US not budging on Ukraine arms restrictions

The United States insists on keeping the existing restrictions on using U.S.-supplied weapons to strike targets deep in Russian territory, although discussions on the matter with Ukraine continue, White House National Security spokesman John Kirby said on Aug. 26.

27 August 2024, 12:44 AM

Ukraine’s Kursk operation aligns with US policy — Pentagon

Ukraine’s ongoing military operation in Russia’s Kursk Oblast does not contradict the U.S. escalation management policy, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said at a press briefing on Aug. 8.

9 August 2024, 01:24 AM

Zelenskyy calls for decision on airfield strikes after Russia drops over 600 guided bombs on Ukraine this week

This week, Russia used more than 600 guided bombs against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on Aug. 3.

3 August 2024, 11:58 AM

Russia calls for UN Security Council meeting over F-16 deployment in Ukraine

Russia intends to initiate a meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in August, First Deputy Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN Dmitry Polyansky said, Russian TASS propagandist agency reported on Aug. 1.

2 August 2024, 11:38 AM

Western weapon strikes on Russia without partners' consent are a big risk, says Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Attacks on military targets in Russian territory without the consent of Western allies pose a significant risk, as Ukraine may no longer receive assistance from its partners, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with AFP on July 31.

1 August 2024, 11:25 AM

Historian: Ukraine can't win with hands tied by Western limits

"It is impossible to win a war by fighting 'with your hands tied behind your back,'" British intellectual and historian Timothy Ash said in an interview with NV on July 20, commenting on Western restrictions on the use of weapons and their slow delivery.

29 July 2024, 09:34 PM

Ukraine boycotts Russia-chaired UN Security Council meeting

Ukraine's representative to the UN Serhiy Kyslytsya ignored the Russia-initiated UN Security Council meeting, where Western weapon supplies to Ukraine were discussed, the Ukraine's Delegation wrote in its official message on July 25.

26 July 2024, 10:00 AM

West to allow Ukraine deeper strikes in Russia — Polish FM

Western allies will eventually allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russia with their long-range weapons, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said in an interview with RMF24 on July 25.

26 July 2024, 02:55 AM

Netherlands and Denmark to send 14 Leopard-2 tanks to Ukraine

The Netherlands and Denmark will send 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine already this summer after they are repaired and tested, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans reported on July 25.

25 July 2024, 01:05 PM

NATO Secretary General advocates Ukraine's right to strike inside Russia

Ukraine should be allowed to strike Russia with Western weapons as a matter of self-defense, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said at a press conference after the Euro-Atlantic Council meeting, European Pravda media outlet reported on July 11.

11 July 2024, 01:48 PM

Ukraine to pressure US for permission to strike Russia at NATO summit

Ukraine aims to increase pressure on the administration of US President Joe Biden during the NATO summit to lift all restrictions on US weapon strikes on Russian territory, said Andriy Yermak, head of the President's Office, in an interview with Politico on July 9.

10 July 2024, 12:45 PM

Zelenskyy thanks USA for new Patriot system, says more are needed

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude to the USA for the new Patriot systems but noted they were insufficient amid recent Russian attack, he said at an interview session at the Ronald Reagan Institute on July 10.

10 July 2024, 09:30 AM

Allies pledge $1 billion to bolster Ukraine's air defense at NATO Summit

An additional Patriot air defense system will be transfered to Ukraine, along with other military supplies to strengthen the country's air defense, US President Joe Biden said at the NATO summit opening in Washington on July 9.

10 July 2024, 09:00 AM

Kyiv pushing for green light on hitting airfields in Russia — Kuleba

Ukraine is still working with its partners to get permission to use Western weapons to strike airfields in Russian territory, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said in an interview with Lithuanian news agency ELTA on July 4.

4 July 2024, 08:47 PM

U.S. to allow Ukraine to use American weapons deeper into Russia if frontline expands

The U.S. will ease restrictions on Ukraine's use of American weapons to target Russia if it attempts to expand the current frontline, US Assistant State Secretary for European Affairs James O'Brien said, Voice of America reported on July 2.

3 July 2024, 12:39 PM

Ukrainian HIMARS strike hits FSB building in Russian Kursk Oblast

Ukrainian Armed Forces used HIMARS for the first time to attack Kursk Oblast, allegedly managing to hit FSB building, Russian Telegram channel Astra reported, citing sources on June 24.

24 June 2024, 03:30 PM

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