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EU's Borrell Urges Allowing Ukraine to Use EU Arms to Strike Inside Russia

Nov 18, 2024, 09:02 AM

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has urged member states to allow Ukraine to use EU-supplied arms to strike Russian military targets inside Russia. Borrell expressed his hope that EU members would agree to this policy shift during upcoming discussions at the EU Foreign Ministers Council. He emphasized the need for Ukraine to not only defend against attacks but also to be able to target the sources of those attacks. This stance represents a potential change in the EU's approach to the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.