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 (3 replies)

Damn Biden... Couldnt we do this years ago?

Bonesince1997@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 1y (2 replies)

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 (1 reply)

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 (2 replies)

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 (1 reply)

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.