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U.S. Affirms Ukraine Can Strike Russia Without Permission Using Domestic Weapons, Says Matthew Miller

Oct 1, 2024, 09:20 AM

The U.S. State Department has reiterated that Ukraine does not need U.S. permission to strike deep into Russian territory using domestically produced weapons. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller clarified that Ukraine has its own weapons programs in place and can use these to retaliate against Russian targets. Despite this, there is ongoing debate and criticism regarding the U.S. policy, particularly given that Ukraine reportedly lacks the homegrown weapons necessary for such strikes. Additionally, there are discussions about the potential for the U.S. to allow Ukraine to use Western weapons for strikes after the upcoming U.S. elections. Critics have labeled the U.S. stance as a 'catastrophic policy.'