UK Supports Ukraine's Storm Shadow Missile Use Against Russia, Lavrov Calls It 'Blackmail'

Aug 28, 2024, 09:02 AM

Ukraine has requested permission from Western allies to use long-range Storm Shadow missiles to strike deep into Russia. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has labeled this request as 'blackmail'. The UK supports Ukraine's use of these missiles but is refraining from public endorsement to avoid tensions with the US. Reports suggest that Britain has given an undeclared green light for Ukraine to proceed with the strikes, although any action involving British missiles would require US authorization.