Blinken discusses potential use of long-range weapons in Ukraine visit

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken conveyed that during talks in Kyiv, the issue of using long-range weapons that could target military objectives deep within Russia was discussed. "I plan to return to Washington and inform President Biden about what I heard," added Blinken.

During a joint press conference, Antony Blinken announced that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 13.

Blinken admitted that he discussed in Kyiv the issue of using long-range weapons against targets deep within Russia. Blinken added that concerns about escalating the war as a result of attacks deep into Russian territory using U.S.-supplied missiles are among the factors the United States considers when deciding on lifting the ban on such attacks.

"As optimistic as I am about their (the USA's) decision to allow us to use long-range weapons, this decision does not depend on my optimism; it depends on their optimism. This is very important to us now.

Blinken discusses potential use of long-range weapons in Ukraine visit

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken conveyed that during talks in Kyiv, the issue of using long-range weapons that c…

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