EU's Top Diplomat Calls For Lifting of Restrictions on Ukraine's Long-Range Weapons

The Facts

• Josep Borrell, the EU's foreign policy chief, called for the lifting of restrictions on long-range weapons provided to Ukraine so that it can strike targets deep inside Russian territory on Wednesday.

• Writing on the X platform, previously known as Twitter, Borrell said: "Ukraine's Kursk offensive is a severe blow to Russian Pres. Putin's narrative. Lifting restrictions on the use of capabilities vs the Russian military involved in aggression against Ukraine, in accordance with international law, would have several important effects."

• These would include strengthening Ukraine's ability to defend itself, saving Ukrainian lives and advancing peace efforts, Borrell added.