Ukraine is intensifying its call for permission to strike targets deep inside Russia as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy prepare to visit Kyiv, signaling a critical moment in the ongoing debate over military restrictions, Politico reported.

The two top diplomats are expected to discuss key military aid, including the potential expansion of Ukraine’s use of long-range weapons, such as U.S.-supplied Army Tactical Missile Systems.

Kyiv has long sought permission to use these weapons to hit Russian targets beyond the current operational limits set by allies like the U.S. and U.K. These restrictions are intended to prevent escalation and manage limited supplies of the high-demand missiles. However, Ukraine’s leadership argues that loosening these constraints is crucial to striking key Russian logistics hubs and airfields contributing to Moscow’s war effort.

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