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Green light from the USA to arms against Russia, Moscow brandishes nuclear weapons

by AI | 31.May 2024 | Europe in brief AI

According to Politico, American President Joe Biden has secretly authorized Kiev to strike with US weapons but only in the area near Kharkiv and not at long range.

Brussels (Belgium), 10/11/2023.- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky make a joint statement ahead of a two-day NATO Defense Ministers Council at the Alliance headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, this Wednesday.-EFE/OLIVIER MATTHYS

Prague (ANSA) – Turning point in the use of Western weapons granted to Ukrainians to strike Russia: according to Politico, US President Joe Biden has “secretly” authorized Kiev to strike with US weapons but only in the area near Kharkiv and not at long range. The decision comes as NATO foreign ministers meet in Prague to take stock ahead of the Washington summit, scheduled for July.

The debate on restrictions on the use of weapons supplied to Kiev – whether to remove them or not – has come to life, with now the majority of allies in the ‘hawks’ camp. “We are making progress,” assures Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavskì. And in the evening comes the American turnaround that could change everything. The head of the Farnesina, Antonio Tajani has been very clear on this point. “For us the Constitution prevents us from making war on other countries so Italian weapons must be used in Ukrainian territory, for defense,” he specified.

Meanwhile, Russia threatens retaliation and accuses NATO of fomenting the escalation. Foreign Minister Serghei Lavrov evokes plans for “nuclear deterrence” if the Americans implement the “deployment of medium and short-range ground missiles,” while the Kremlin spokesperson points the finger at the allies because “they are pushing Ukraine in every possible way to continue this senseless war” (May 30).