UK and US Deny Ukraine Permission for Long-Range Strikes on Russia After White House Meeting

Sep 13, 2024, 07:03 AM

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Joseph Biden have decided not to grant Ukraine permission to use Western long-range weapons to strike deep into Russian territory. This decision comes amidst heightened tensions following Russian President Vladimir Putin's warning that NATO countries would be at war with Russia if such strikes were permitted. Starmer reiterated the UK's stance, emphasizing Ukraine's right to self-defense but clarifying that no approval for long-range strikes on Russia would be given at this time. Starmer also mentioned that detailed talks would take place, but the UK's position on long-range strikes remains unchanged. The decision was made during a meeting at the White House on Friday and was reported by various sources, including ITV and Bloomberg.