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Zelensky Urges Biden at NATO Summit to Lift Restrictions on Strikes After Hospital Attack

Jul 10, 2024, 02:03 AM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the Biden administration to lift all restrictions on Ukraine's use of American-supplied weapons for strikes on Russian territory. This request follows a recent attack on a children's hospital and aims to enable Ukraine to target Russian military bases and aircraft, thereby protecting Ukrainian cities from further attacks. Zelensky emphasized that lifting these restrictions would allow Ukraine to achieve significant defensive gains and potentially expel Russian forces. The call for action was echoed by various U.S. defense committee members and commentators, who argue that Ukraine's most effective defense is to attack the sources of aggression directly. Zelensky made these remarks during the NATO Summit and at the Reagan Institute, highlighting the importance of Patriot air defense systems.