British Prime Minister Keir Starmer did not signal any decision regarding allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles to strike targets within Russia after his discussions with U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington.
When asked if he had persuaded Biden to permit Ukraine to launch long-range missiles into Russia, Sir Keir said they had a “long and productive discussion.”
The White House also expressed “deep concern about the provision of lethal weapons by Iran and North Korea to Russia.”
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Western countries against allowing Ukraine to launch long-range missiles at Russia, according to the BBC.
Addressing reporters before his meeting with Sir Keir at the White House, Biden stated that he doesn’t think much about Putin.
“I don’t think much about Vladimir Putin,” he said.
So far, the U.S. and the UK have not authorized Ukraine to use long-range missiles against targets within Russia, fearing escalation.
However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has continuously urged Western allies to authorize such use, stating that it is the only way to end the war.
