Sir Keir Starmer has told the Ukrainian president that British missiles can be used for defensive strikes against targets inside Russia.
The announcement came as the new British prime minister met Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit in Washington DC on Wednesday.
The decision over the Storm Shadow missiles, which has been welcomed by Ukraine, represents a hawkish shift in policy from the stance taken by the former Conservative government.
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In a post on X after the meeting with Sir Keir, President Zelenskyy said: "This morning, I learned about the permission to use Storm Shadow missiles against military targets in Russian territory.
“Today we had the opportunity to discuss the practical implementation of this decision. I’m grateful to the UK for its unwavering support for Ukraine and our people.”
However, reacting to the news, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said: “If this is so then, of course, this is another absolutely irresponsible step towards escalating tensions and seriously escalating the situation.”
Dimitry Peskov told Reuters: “We will be watching this very thoroughly and respond accordingly.”
barely been in power ten minutes and already starmer is sucking legendary amounts of shit
Wow what an original take.
Is this why you wouldn’t turn off the lights earlier? Because you’re commenting on Lemmy?
Well the absolute flaming hell are you on about. Whenever you make a comment, maybe think about it first and like check that it makes some sort of coherent sense
I think it’s a gentle joke about your username
What do you mean? Now the brave Ukrainian resistance can use those
Schutz StaffelStorm Shadows or whatever the fuck to not only blow up grocery stores in downtown Donetsk, but also blow up grocery stores in downtown Belgorod too!Removed by mod