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The topic of authorization for Ukraine to conduct long-range strikes into Russian territory has been a focal point of international diplomatic discussions throughout 2024. High-level meetings among US, European leaders, and NATO officials have repeatedly addressed Ukraine's request for extended military capabilities against Russian advances. Key points of contention include legal justifications, strategic interests, and the potential repercussions of escalating military actions. Notably, debates intensify as global leaders like US President Joe Biden, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and others fail to reach a consensus, reflecting the complex geopolitical landscape surrounding the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, legislative bodies and defense ministries in various countries, including Denmark and Spain, discuss national stances on weapon authorization, showcasing a divide but also a potential shift in policy pending further negotiations.
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NATO Parliamentary Assembly Ukraine has right to strike legitimate military targets in Russia - NATO PA resolution The NATO Parliamentary Assembly supported Ukraine's right to strike at military targets deep inside Russia in self-defence. 5 420 21

Далекобійні ракети ATACMS Ukraine may strike with ATACMS or Storm Shadow at Rostov region - WSJ Ukraine may launch another long-range missile strike at the Rostov region of the Russian Federation, where many facilities that could be targeted by the Ukrainian Armed Forces are located. 7 826 34

Президент Туреччини Реджеп Таїп Ердоган Erdogan: US decision to allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russia can be interpreted as "attempt to ignite war that will never end" Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that allowing Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory with long-range weapons could be interpreted as an "attempt to start a war." 5 729 79

ATACMS Ukraine attacks Russia’s territory with long-range ATACMS missiles for first time - media For the first time, Ukraine used American long-range ATACMS missiles to strike Russian territory - an ammunition depot in the Bryansk region of Russia. This happened on the 1000th day of the full-scale war and after the US authorization. 7 650 30

зеленський Ukraine has long-range capabilities to strike at Russia. Now we have ATACMS, - Zelenskyy President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that the United States has authorized Ukraine to strike Russian territory with ATACMS ballistic missiles. 4 112 38

ATACMS ракети Ukrainian Armed Forces strike with ATACMS missiles at military facility in Russia’s Bryansk region Today, on 19 November 2024, after Biden's permission, for the first time in history, the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck a military facility in Russia with US-made ATACMS ballistic missiles. 45 050 123

Речник генсека ООН Стефан Дюжаррік UN calls for protection of civilians over US authorisation of ATACMS missile strikes against Russia The UN Secretary-General has called for the safety of civilians amid reports that US President Joe Biden has authorised US ballistic missiles to strike deep into Russia from Ukraine with ATACMS. 25 460 126

Жозеп Боррель US allows Ukraine to use missiles with range of up to 300 km to strike Russia - Borrell The head of the European Union's diplomacy, Josep Borrell, confirmed that the United States had allowed Ukraine to use missiles with a range of up to 300 km to strike Russia. 3 294 23

фіцо Allowing Ukraine to hit targets in Russia with ATACMS could completely derail peace talks, - Fico Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has criticized the US decision to allow Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range ATACMS missiles, as it allegedly provokes escalation. 4 629 87

Протерміновані SCALP для Києва Le Figaro corrects article about France and Britain’s permission for Ukraine’s long-range strikes deep into Russia Le Figaro has changed the text of its publication, which claimed that France and Britain, following the United States, allegedly gave Ukraine permission to conduct long-range strikes on Russian territory. 12 026 40

atacms атакує РФ Biden’s lifting of restrictions on long-range strikes applies only to Kursk region of Russia - AXIOS US President Joe Biden's permission for Ukraine to use long-range US missiles concerns the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. The decision was made 3 days ago. 15 301 78

президент СЩА Джо Байден Biden authorises Ukraine to fire long-range ATACMS missiles at Russian territory - NYT US President Joe Biden allows Ukraine to fire long-range ATACMS missiles at Russian territory. 44 229 229

Держдепартамент США State Department: US policy on long-range strikes deep into Russia has not changed yet The US administration maintains its position on Ukraine's limited use of long-range weapons against targets deep in Russia and continues consultations with allies on how to respond to the presence of DPRK troops in the Russian war against Ukraine. 1 376 21

Конгрес США Congressmen from both parties call on Biden to allow Poland to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine The U.S. Helsinki Commission has asked U.S. President Joe Biden to allow Poland to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine with its air defense systems. 2 576 27

Дозвіл США на удари по РФ Issue of allowing Ukraine to strike deep into Russia will not be resolved before US elections - Le Monde On Friday, October 18, 2024, US President Joe Biden, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and French President Emmanuel Macron failed to reach an agreement at a meeting in Berlin to allow Ukraine to launch long-range strikes with Western weapons on Russian territory. 2 351 50 Previously in trend: War

Сибіга про надання Україні дозволу на далекобійні удари Granting Ukraine permission to conduct long-range strikes with Western weapons deep into Russia right now will help prevent advance of Russian troops and seizure of territories - Sybiha The possibility of Ukraine's use of long-range Western weapons will prevent further advancement of Russian troops, further seizure of additional territories of Ukraine by Russian troops, and further destruction of Ukrainian soldiers. 1 235 24

Президент Володимир Зеленський Zelenskyy: US, Germany, France and Italy want unity on allowing Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range weapons President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the United States, Germany, France and Italy want to reach a unity with each other on the issue of allowing Ukraine to use long-range weapons against targets in the Russian Federation. 2 421 6 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Депутат Європарламенту від Німеччини Міхаель Ґалер MEP Gahler: It is more profitable for EU to allow strikes deep into Russia than to constantly saturate Ukrainian air defense It is more profitable for European countries to allow the Ukrainian Armed Forces to strike at military targets deep into Russia than to constantly provide Ukraine with air defence systems to repel massive Russian attacks. 1 538 20

Генсекретар НАТО Марк Рютте Rutte on strikes by Western weapons against Russia: There are legal grounds for this but it is up to allies to decide NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed the opinion that allowing Ukraine to use long-range weapons against targets in Russia is legally possible but depends on each member state of the Alliance. 985 11

Єгор Чернєв Restrictions on strikes deep into Russia may be lifted on Ramstein, "announcements" will take place on enemy territory - Cherniev At a meeting of the Ramstein group, the allies may decide to allow Ukraine to use the transferred weapons against Russia. 2 490 28

Сікорський Sikorski called for allowing AFU to strike deep into Russia: Victim of aggression has right to defend itself, in particular, by striking at aggressor’s territory Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has once again said that Ukraine should be allowed to strike deep into Russia. 1 209 17

Леммі Lammy on Ukraine’s permission to launch Storm Shadow on Russia: Delicate negotiations with White House are underway British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said that delicate negotiations are underway with the White House to allow Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles against Russia, arguing that it is time for "courage and boldness". 2 176 38

сибіга Sybiha talks to Stoltenberg on phone: He stresses vital need to hit military targets in Russia Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha had a telephone conversation with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. 1 042 5

Ходжес про обмеження України в ударах US should not limit Ukraine’s strikes - Russian airfields are legitimate targets, Hodges The United States will have more grounds to lift restrictions on strikes on Russian territory when the Ukrainian authorities provide Washington with their plans. 1 096 8 Previously in trend: War

Звернення Володимира Зеленського 3 вересня No consensus yet - Zelenskyy on partners’ permission to strike deep into Russia Currently, there is no consensus among Ukraine's partners on the issue of lifting restrictions on the use of long-range weapons to strike Russian territory. However, discussions are ongoing. 2 006 55

ЄС Almost 60 MEPs call for lifting restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Western weapons Ukraine should be able to use the provided weapons to hit targets in Russia, almost 60 members of the European Parliament insist. 1 260 5

Міністр оборони ФРН Борис Пісторіус Germany has not changed its attitude to Ukrainian strikes on targets in Russia - Pistorius The position of the German leadership on allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons against targets deep in Russian territory has not changed. 2 500 20

зеленський Zelenskyy on strikes against Russia: We need not only permission, but also appropriate weapons Ukraine needs not only permission from its Western partners to strike targets in Russia, but also appropriate weapons. 2 321 45

Президент Володимир Зеленський Partners are trying not to talk to me about authorizing strikes deep into Russia - Zelenskyy During his meetings with partners, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy constantly raises the issue of granting Ukraine permission to strike deep into Russia with Western weapons. 2 250 17

Данія виступила за застосування іноземної зброї по території РФ Denmark allows Ukraine to use transferred weapons in Russia Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has assured that Ukraine has the right to use Danish weapons on the territory of the Russian Federation. 1 791 10

Міністерка оборони Іспанії Маргарита Роблес Spanish Defense Minister Robles: It’s war, Ukraine decides how to use weapons it receives Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles said she had no information about Ukraine's use of Spanish weapons in the Kursk region, but noted that it is Kyiv that determines how to use the transferred weapons. 912 3

f-16 F-16 fighters are ready to transfer to Ukraine several European countries, but US does not allow Ukrainian pilots to train on F-16, - NYT Without US permission, European countries can only familiarize Ukrainian pilots with the technical language and conduct tactical lessons in the use of the F-16. Test flights on them are not possible until the US agrees to this. 17 289 105 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

туреччина Turkey began issuing long-term residence permits to Crimean Tatars The Migration Service of the Turkish Interior Ministry began issuing long-term residence permits to Crimean Tatars in early August, recognizing their status as "compatriots with Turkic origins". 5 662 33 Society

війна In Rada it is proposed to abolish restrictions on movement of military conscripts in Ukraine The draft law "On introducing amendments to some laws of Ukraine on clarification of the procedure of departure of conscripts, military conscripts and reservists from the place of residence within Ukraine" was submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. 15 539 91 War in Ukraine

зеленський Zelensky ordered Defense Minister, General Staff Chief and Commander-in-Chief of AFU to report to him on implementation of exit permits: "There is misunderstanding and indignation". VIDEO Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked the General Staff of the AFU not to make decisions without the participation of the President, such as the introduction of exit permits for military conscripts. 34 244 282 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainians receive highest number of first residence permits in EU. INFOGRAPHICS Ukrainians receive highest number of first residence permits in EU. INFOGRAPHICS In 2018, the EU countries issued 3 225 436 first residence permits to citizens of other countries, of which 527,000 were issued to the Ukrainian citizens. 3 453 54 Society

Zelenskyi signs law on protection of rights of financial services consumers Zelenskyi signs law on protection of rights of financial services consumers President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi has signed a law amending certain legislative acts of Ukraine regarding the protection of rights of financial services consumers. 3 588 28 Ukrainian Politics

Eight civilians injured in massive missile strike on Novoluhanske village, extensive damage caused to residential neighborhood. PHOTOS Eight civilians injured in massive missile strike on Novoluhanske village, extensive damage caused to residential neighborhood. PHOTOS The missiles launched by the Russian-occupation troops against Novoluhanske village with multiple rocket launchers damaged 37 single- and two-storey houses and 10 five-storey residential blocks. 14 329 43 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

врп Supreme Council of Justice authorizes arrest of judge for first time The Supreme Council of Justice has granted a motion by the Prosecutor General's Office to detain Judge of the Suvorov district court of Odesa Kostiantyn Bobovskyi. 47 424 107 Ukrainian Politics

"Armed citizen is the best deterrent to armed criminal," - Lutsenko Prosecutor General Yurii Lutsenko believes that legally armed citizens would be the best deterrent against armed criminals. 51 484 711 Ukrainian Politics

шустер "Disposing of me won't be easy," - Shuster set to continue working in Ukraine without permit TV presenter Savik Shuster, who is facing a work ban, is going to host his talk show without a relevant permit. 70 918 253 Previously in trend: Shuster scandal

шустер "It's political decision sanctioned by Poroshenko," - journalist on cancellation of Shuster's work permit Cancellation of work permit in Ukraine to journalist Savik Shuster is a direct violation of freedom of speech in the country. The society should react decisively to this incident. 117 433 542 Previously in trend: Shuster scandal

шустер shuster Well-known TV host Savik Schuster’s work permit in Ukraine canceled Journalist Savik Shuster, who possesses the nationality of Canada, has his permission to work in Ukraine canceled. 195 683 1 121 Previously in trend: Shuster scandal

разрушение 13 schools closed due to constant attacks of militants in border areas of Donetsk region; 49 children killed since war started. PHOTOS 49 children were killed and 138 wounded in the Donetsk region since the beginning of the Russian terrorist aggression. 5 020 17 Incidents

клюев сергей serhii kliuiev MPs authorize arrest of Serhii Kliuiev The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine gave its consent for detention of MP Serhii Kliuiev. The corresponding decision was supported by 228 lawmakers. 13 957 59 Ukrainian Politics

крепость генуэзская One of Genoese fortress towers collapsed in occupied Crimea. PHOTOS Part of the ancient tower of the Genoese fortress located in the Crimean city of Sudak collapsed. 69 161 120 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas