The Ukrainska Pravda website reported on Saturday, quoting British media sources: The United States has blocked Britain’s approval for Kyiv to use long-range Storm Shadow missiles against Russia.Kiev requested permission from London more than a month ago, but the matter has been bogged down in bureaucratic complications.
British media confirm that although London is ready to allow Ukraine to use its Storm Shadow missiles, Range 250 kmfor The decision requires the approval of the allies.The United States, France, and the “third country in NATO.”
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One of the main reasons for American hesitation is President Joe Biden’s fear of escalating conflictPentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh admitted during a recent press conference that the United States fears escalation in the context of the use of long-range missiles. She also indicated that these missiles are not necessary for Ukraine to regain its territory.
Matthew Palmer, the US deputy ambassador to London, distanced himself from the US blockade in an interview with the BBC. He stressed that it was up to London and Kiev to decide how British weapons would be used on the front. However, many British military officials believe that America needs more time to assess the implications of a potential Ukrainian attack using Storm Shadow missiles.
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Storm Shadow missiles could be used to attack key Russian military targets, such as military bases.Which, according to the Ukrainian website, plays a “key role” in the Moscow attacks.
The situation remains tense, and the allies’ decisions could significantly affect the future course of the conflict.
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