Blinken lands in Kyiv amid Ukraine push for long-range missile strike permission

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Source: ABC News

Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday morning as Ukrainian leaders pressed for U.S. permission to use American-made long-range weapons against targets inside Russia.

America's top diplomat was accompanied by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy. The pair are scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and "senior Ukrainian government officials," according to a State Department statement.

Blinken will "discuss continued support for Ukraine's defense against Russia's aggression and how to ensure Ukraine can thrive militarily, economically, and democratically in the long term," it added.

Restrictions on Ukraine's use of American long-range weapons is one of the most pressing issues for Blinken during the visit.

Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/blinken-lands-in-kyiv-amid-ukraine-push-for-long-range-missile-strike-permission/ar-AA1qnWas

[Irish_Dem]

1. We must let Ukraine win this war.

Our pandering to Russia is getting old.

[Warpy]

2. I think after Ukraine showing restraint for 3 years we can trus them

to go after the airfields where those damned glide bombs are coming from instead of uselessly bombing civilizn targets.

Russia needs to lose this war and lose it badly. It's the only chance they have of getting rid of a rotten government.

[Torchlight]

3. This seems to be getting fast-tracked.

After the ask was put into play only three weeks ago, I'm thinking the Yes will arrive today or tomorrow. I think Moscow's use of Pyongyang-supplied long-range missiles against Ukraine this past winter led to a western doctrinal change in heart.

[walznotwalls]

4. boom...no pun intended!

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/09/11/white-house-weapons-ukraine-00178673

[hueymahl]

5. We should not give permission for long range strikes

All that will do is increase the chances this war escalates further.

I am all for economic and humanitarian aid, however.