“If we want to win, if we want to prevail, if we want to save our country and defend it, we must remove all restrictions,” Zelensky told reporters.
What the Ukrainian president is demanding is to be able to use long-range missiles supplied by the West to attack Russian targets without limitations.
This is because some NATO members, such as Italy, prohibit the use of their weapons on Russian territory, while others, such as USArestrict it to attacks against legitimate military targets within a limited area of Russian soil.
The president who has been in office since 2022 assured that he needs that the 150-kilometer restriction into Russia be extended to 500 kilometers, so that within this radius of action the Ukrainian army can use long-range missiles, autonomous drones and assault rifles donated by NATO or purchased with money from its aid package.
“If the restrictions are lifted, we can defend civilians, children and hospitals”Zelensky added.
For his part, US President Joe Biden supported greater “Freedom of action for Ukraine”while French President Emmanuel Macron He indirectly suggested the possibility of sending French soldiers at the front, although for now he has only promised send instructors for the planes which he has donated to the nation at war.
Ukraine is “very close” to joining NATO
On the other hand, Zelensky also assured this Thursday that his country’s accession to NATO is “very close”after the members of the Atlantic Alliance have considered in recent days that the incorporation of Ukraine is irreversible.
“We are very close to our goal. The next step will be the invitation (to join NATO) and then membership.”the Ukrainian president said at a press conference with NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenbergduring the Alliance Summit in Washington.
Source: Ambito
