Zelenskiy asks Starmer to ‘show leadership’ and let Ukraine use weapons anywhere in Russia

19 July 2024 , 13:34

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Zelenskiy asks Starmer to ‘show leadership’ and let Ukraine use weapons anywhere in Russia

Ukrainian president says ability to use western weapons to strike into enemy territory is key to his country’s defence

Zelenskiy asks Starmer to ’show your leadership’ on Ukraine’s ’long-range capability’

Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has asked Keir Starmer to “show your leadership” and help with Ukraine’s “long-range capability”.

In his address to the cabinet Zelenskiy said “if the restriction on western weapons is lifted” it would help Kyiv to strengthen its defence and secure its frontline positions. He said “it is possible to destroy” areas in Russia where weapons are being concentrated.

On long-range capability, the president said “we are still missing the main answer to this question” and told the prime minister “I ask you to show your leadership” on the issue.

Zelenskiy has said the ability to use western weapons to strike into Russian territory is important to Ukraine’s efforts to defend itself against Moscow.

The UK government has suggested the deployment of British missiles is ultimately a matter for Ukraine, as long as international law is upheld.

David Wilson