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September 12, 2024

Kyiv Pushes for U.S. Greenlight on Long-Range Missiles as Russian Army Retakes Parts of Kursk
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Russia's military has launched a major counteroffensive to retake
territory seized by Ukraine. On Wednesday, the head of Russia's forces
in Kursk said troops had liberated 10 settlements in the region.
Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has departed Ukraine
after committing to keep sending aid to Kyiv. Blinken, however, did not
greenlight the use of U.S.-made long-range missiles against Russia, as
sought by Kyiv. This is Ukraine's foreign minister.

Andrii Sybiha: "To defend our people, brave steps from all our partners
are necessary. It's important to lift all restrictions on the use of
American and British weapons against lawful targets on Russian
territory. We need decisiveness also in regards to shooting down Russian
missiles and drones in Ukrainian airspace. The further Ukraine can
strike, the closer a just peace will be."

Moscow vowed an "appropriate response" if Ukraine used U.S. ATACMS
missiles to strike deep inside Russia.


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