Josep Borrell, the EU\u2019s chief diplomat, urged the removal of restrictions on Ukraine\u2019s use of Western-supplied weaponry on Russian territory during a statement on August 21. Borrell\u2019s appeal followed a significant Ukrainian counteroffensive in the Kursk region, which he described as a considerable setback to Russian President Vladimir Putin\u2019s war narrative.<\/p>\n
Borrell\u2019s call came in response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky\u2019s recent plea for expanded military support. Zelensky had requested that partner nations permit the use of long-range weapons to target Russian positions within Russian borders. This request underscores Ukraine\u2019s strategy to counteract Russian aggression effectively and to deter strikes from Russian-held positions.<\/p>\n
On media platform X, Borrell emphasized that the offensive in Kursk had dealt a severe blow to Putin\u2019s narrative and called for lifting the constraints on the use of Western weaponry against Russian military forces. He argued that easing these restrictions would enhance Ukraine\u2019s self-defense capabilities by reducing Russia\u2019s advantage of striking from secure locations. Additionally, Borrell suggested that such a move would help save lives and foster peace negotiations.<\/p>\n
This issue is scheduled for discussion at upcoming bilateral meetings of EU foreign and defense ministers in Brussels on August 29 and 30. The meetings will include the Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmitry Kuleba, who has been actively engaging with European counterparts to secure additional military support.<\/p>\n
Borrell\u2019s position highlights the evolving nature of international support for Ukraine and reflects a broader shift towards more direct military assistance in response to the ongoing conflict with Russia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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