Lots of discussion that past few days/weeks about Ukraine being allowed to finally hit targets in Russia with western equipment. Many EU countries seem to have approved it, but the US apparently has a blanket ban on any western gear being used to hit targets in russia. This was very apparent during the recent Kharkiv offensive, in which russian troops simply lined up at the border without consequence and were able to move in unimpeded. Russia knew this and took advantage. Although previously both France and the UK had said they allowed strikes to occur with their gear in russia, not a single Scalp or Storm Shadow was launched on those gathered forces. Zelensky immediately made comments post-attack that they still weren't allowed to hit russian targets in russia that might have prevented this.
Now there are quite a few countries speaking out against this policy and saying they are fine with hits in russia, but the US hasn't budged yet, although quite a bit of discussions seem to be happening behind closed doors. Hopefully the US will change their stance soon, especially with another buildup happening near the Sumy border. Saw one tweet from a UA soldier saying they could see a line of russian tanks and troops about to cross the border towards them, but they weren't allowed to shoot at them until the crossed a certain bridge. Madness to fight that way.
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