Ukraine Seeks Western Approval for Storm Shadow Missile Use to Pressure Russia into Negotiations

Aug 24, 2024, 11:26 PM

Ukraine is seeking permission from Western allies to use long-range Storm Shadow missiles to strike targets deep inside Russia. The request is aimed at forcing Moscow into negotiations to end the ongoing conflict. Senior figures in Kyiv propose a 'demonstration attack' to show the Kremlin that military sites within Russian territory are vulnerable. The Guardian reports that Ukraine believes such a move could pressure Russia into considering peace talks.