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Ukraine got green light for F-16 strikes on Russian territory. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen announced that Ukraine could utilize Danish-supplied F-16s to hit military targets within Russian territory, ensuring this action aligns with the rules of war. Speaking on May 30 in Brussels, Rasmussen emphasized that as long as these strikes were directed at military installations, they remained within the bounds of international law.

This decision is part of a larger Western debate about lifting restrictions on the use of Western weapons on Russian soil. Despite concerns from Washington and Berlin, Rasmussen clarified that this initiative isn’t a “blank check” for Ukraine to conduct indiscriminate attacks; it’s intended to diminish Russia’s offensive capabilities.

On the other hand, Russian Ambassador to Denmark, Vladimir Barbin, cautioned that Ukraine’s use of Danish weapons on Russian territory might trigger an uncontrolled escalation of the conflict. Nevertheless, Denmark and several other nations back lifting these restrictions, insisting that Ukraine must be able to defend itself against assaults.

Currently, eleven Western countries, including France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Finland, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Canada, have agreed to permit Ukraine to target military installations within Russian territory using their arms.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has now endorsed Ukraine’s use of Western weapons to target Russian territory, as confirmed by a source speaking to Politico.

https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2024/05/30...territory/