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."
The Spin
Lifting Ukraine's restrictions on weapons would allow it to better to defend itself by striking Russian sites that launch missiles into Ukraine with impunity. This would help Ukraine's war effort, save Ukrainian lives and will push Putin to negotiate for peace.
This is typical of the EU nowadays. It's top diplomat believes he's advancing peace by pushing for further escalation of the conflict. All he does is further debase what the EU stood for in the first place.
