The publication notes that until now, Western countries have restricted the use of their military weapons in Ukraine, including Crimea and other occupied regions, out of fear of escalating the conflict.
Changing Situation
However, Russian aggression in the northeast of the Kharkiv region has changed the situation and convinced that Ukraine should have the ability to destroy military targets outside its borders in order to defend itself.
Adaptation and Adjustment
«An important feature of cooperation was adaptation and adjustment according to the circumstances on the battlefield to provide Ukraine with the necessary equipment at the right moment,» said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Threats from Russia
A few days before these statements, Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to expand «sanitary zones» if Western long-range weapons are used to strike Russian territory. He also threatened a strike, emphasizing that NATO countries have «states with small territories and dense populations.»
Nuances
It is noted that the restrictions leave Ukraine the possibility to focus only on targets near its borders. However, this is already a significant change in the policy of Kiev’s allies.
