Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is urging U.S. President Joe Biden to approve the use of NATO long-range missiles to strike Russian targets. Meanwhile, Russia is receiving weapons from North Korea and Iran, including artillery shells and ballistic missiles. The volume of military supplies from North Korea is a significant concern for Ukraine, impacting the intensity of the fighting.
Russia’s alliance with Iran and North Korea poses challenges for Ukraine, which is facing a shortage of Western weapons. Despite this, Ukraine has made strides in developing its own weapons, including testing new ballistic missiles and missile-drones.
Long-range missiles
Zelenskiy’s top priority is securing approval for the use of NATO long-range missiles against Russian military targets. The decision is crucial for changing the course of the war and pushing Russia to negotiate peace.
The British government supports Ukraine’s request to use Storm Shadow missiles, while Germany is reluctant to deliver its Taurus long-range missiles for use on Russian soil.
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