NATO Official Supports Ukraine's Deeper Strikes into Russia

A NATO official stated Ukraine has valid military reasons to strike deeper into Russia using Western weapons. The debate continues among Ukraine’s Western allies about granting permission to use long-range missiles. This comes as President Zelenskiy seeks more support to curb Russia's offensive capabilities.

A senior NATO military official asserted Ukraine's strategic reasoning for extending its military strikes deeper into Russia. Speaking at a NATO Military Committee meeting in Prague, Admiral Rob Bauer emphasized the nation's right to self-defense, which doesn't halt at its borders.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed the issue with U.S. President Joe Biden, amid ongoing deliberations among Ukraine's allies on granting Kyiv permission to use long-range missiles against Russia. President Vladimir Putin has warned that such a move would imply Western nations are directly engaging in conflict with Russia.

The dialogue encapsulates both military and political dimensions. While Bauer outlined the tactical necessity of weakening enemy logistics, he acknowledged that supplier nations may impose restrictions due to political and ethical considerations. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has been pressing for access to advanced missiles, asserting they are crucial for diminishing Moscow's offensive reach.

(With inputs from agencies.)