UK, France approve Ukraine's use of long-range missiles for strikes inside Russia, Le Figaro reports
https://kyivindependent.com/uk-france-approve-ukraines-use-of-long-range-missiles-for-strikes-inside-russia-le-figaro-reports/
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granolabar@kbin.melroy.org · 30 pts · 1y
Damn Biden... Couldnt we do this years ago?
Bonesince1997@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 1y
Maybe he knew something we didn't. A threat even. And maybe that was enough for Putin to hold out, with only the losses that have been, until a friendlier US president was installed.
Badeendje@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 1y
If Putin now escalates it will be difficult for Trump... This moment there is little risk worth escalation management.
comador@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 1y
Exactly this, it's a snub to the incoming Trump administration.
Valmond@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 1y
For what I have understood, the USA must also be OK with it or it won't happen.
Anyone knows better?
I mean GB said use it as you like a while ago already.
halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world · 17 pts · 1y
The US also approved the same expansion of use
Valmond@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 1y
Thanks yes just saw it! Link
Fantastic news!!
Dremor@jlai.lu · 7 pts · 1y
As a French, about fucking time!
LANIK2000@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y
The fact that we're still following the US example of what to allow is sad.
jabathekek@sopuli.xyz · 5 pts · 1y
It'll be interesting to see how Russian SAM's fair against Kamakaze Drone's older, cooler cousins. lol
dugmeup@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
Good. Now give them the ammo and armour. All of it.
hanrahan@slrpnk.net · 2 pts · 1y
Better late then never.. I. guess, ffs.