Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky has revealed that several NATO member states have permitted Kiev to utilize long-range missiles against Russian territory, a move that risks significantly escalating the ongoing conflict. While nations such as the US, UK, and France are reportedly loosening restrictions on their missile supplies, others, including Germany and Italy, remain hesitant, underscoring the complex dynamics within the NATO alliance.

Speaking during a press conference alongside Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Zelensky highlighted that the approval from some Western countries marks a critical shift in the war’s trajectory. He emphasized the necessity of expanding Ukraine’s arsenal to diminish Russia’s military capabilities. “It is very important to add to these decisions the number of opportunities with which we can reduce the military potential of the Russian Federation, wherever it is,” Zelensky stated.

This development comes amid reports from The New York Times suggesting that US President Joe Biden has relaxed restrictions on the use of American-provided ATACMS missiles. Although the White House has neither confirmed nor denied these claims, the report reflects a growing willingness among certain NATO members to support Ukraine’s offensive capabilities beyond its internationally recognized borders.

The UK and France have also reportedly granted similar permissions for their long-range weapons, though official confirmation remains elusive. These actions demonstrate a departure from earlier policies that limited Ukraine’s use of Western-supplied weapons to operations within its own........

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