UK urges NATO to enhance backing for Kiev
The UK foreign secretary has expressed unwavering support for Ukraine, pledging to remain committed for “as long as it takes.” Read Full Article at RT.com
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Britain’s foreign secretary has urged the US-led military alliance to increase its support for Ukraine.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has called on NATO allies to show “nerve and guts” in backing Ukraine, following President Vladimir Zelensky's appeal to remove restrictions on using Western-supplied weapons for strikes deep within Russian territory.
Currently, Ukraine is permitted to use Storm Shadow and ATACMS missiles obtained from the UK and US only on territories it claims, like Crimea and Donbass. Zelensky is advocating for permission to employ these missiles for long-range strikes on areas internationally recognized as Russian. Moscow has warned that allowing such actions would make NATO countries direct participants in the conflict, vowing an appropriate response.
Earlier this month, Lammy and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with President Joe Biden in the US for a “wide-ranging discussion about strategy,” but did not reach a consensus. While the UK is pushing for the easing of restrictions on Ukraine's use of Western arms, the US has yet to make a decision, emphasizing that Kiev must clearly articulate its combat goals.
While speaking at a fringe event during the Labour Party conference in Liverpool on Sunday, Lammy acknowledged that “a very real-time discussion across allies” is underway regarding how to enhance support for Ukraine in its struggle against Russia. He remarked, “This is a critical time for nerve and guts and patience and for fortitude on behalf of allies who stand with Ukraine,” seemingly addressing Biden’s hesitance.
During the main conference later that day, he reaffirmed Britain’s steadfast commitment to Ukraine, stating that the UK government will provide £3 billion in military aid annually “for as long as it takes.”
Earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that Ukraine would be unable to operate long-range systems without NATO intelligence and the involvement of “NATO military personnel,” asserting that such a scenario would fundamentally alter the conflict. He further indicated that Moscow would “make appropriate decisions based on the threats facing us.”
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has called on NATO allies to show “nerve and guts” in backing Ukraine, following President Vladimir Zelensky's appeal to remove restrictions on using Western-supplied weapons for strikes deep within Russian territory.
Currently, Ukraine is permitted to use Storm Shadow and ATACMS missiles obtained from the UK and US only on territories it claims, like Crimea and Donbass. Zelensky is advocating for permission to employ these missiles for long-range strikes on areas internationally recognized as Russian. Moscow has warned that allowing such actions would make NATO countries direct participants in the conflict, vowing an appropriate response.
Earlier this month, Lammy and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with President Joe Biden in the US for a “wide-ranging discussion about strategy,” but did not reach a consensus. While the UK is pushing for the easing of restrictions on Ukraine's use of Western arms, the US has yet to make a decision, emphasizing that Kiev must clearly articulate its combat goals.
While speaking at a fringe event during the Labour Party conference in Liverpool on Sunday, Lammy acknowledged that “a very real-time discussion across allies” is underway regarding how to enhance support for Ukraine in its struggle against Russia. He remarked, “This is a critical time for nerve and guts and patience and for fortitude on behalf of allies who stand with Ukraine,” seemingly addressing Biden’s hesitance.
During the main conference later that day, he reaffirmed Britain’s steadfast commitment to Ukraine, stating that the UK government will provide £3 billion in military aid annually “for as long as it takes.”
Earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that Ukraine would be unable to operate long-range systems without NATO intelligence and the involvement of “NATO military personnel,” asserting that such a scenario would fundamentally alter the conflict. He further indicated that Moscow would “make appropriate decisions based on the threats facing us.”
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
