Ukraine Leaders Urge Lift of Weapon Restrictions

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called on Kyiv's allies to allow long-range strikes into Russia following a missile attack on Kyiv, claiming Ukraine is fighting with its hands tied. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen echoed this sentiment at the GLOBSEC security conference, arguing that discussing 'red lines' during wartime is a mistake and advocating for lifting restrictions on long-range weapon use to enable Ukraine's victory. She emphasized that the focus should be on providing Ukraine with necessary military support while adhering to international law. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal also stressed that there should be no restrictions on the use of weapons supplied by partners for strikes within Russian territory, following continued Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian cities. High Representative Josep Borrell supported the notion that allowing Ukraine to hit targets in Russia does not equate to being at war with Moscow. The collective call from Ukrainian and Danish leaders highlights a growing urgency among allies to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities amid ongoing aggression from Russia.