Antony Blinken and David Lammy, the US and British officials, have arrived in Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian leaders. Ukraine has been urging partners to provide assistance and allow the use of long-range weapons in Russia. Concerns were raised about Russia receiving ballistic missiles from Iran. Both Blinken and Lammy expressed that this support poses a threat to European and global security. In response, the US and UK imposed sanctions on individuals and entities supporting these activities. The UK has also sanctioned 10 vessels used by Russia, aiming to disrupt Putin’s “shadow fleet” that generates revenue for the war chest. Ukrainian leaders, including the new foreign minister Andrii Sybiha, emphasized the need to be able to target legitimate military sites in Russia without restrictions. Politicians in Kyiv are hoping for a shift in US policy and the use of long-range missiles against Russia. The Kremlin expressed dissatisfaction with the use of Putin’s name in US politics, stating that both US candidates maintain a negative and unfriendly stance towards Russia. Overall, the visit by Blinken and Lammy underscores the international support for Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression and the importance of addressing the threat posed by ballistic missiles supplied by Iran.
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