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Borrell Admits 'Escalation Risk' If Kiev Strikes Targets in Russia With Western Weapons
Borrell Admits 'Escalation Risk' If Kiev Strikes Targets in Russia With Western Weapons
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EU defense ministers will discuss on Tuesday Kiev's strikes on the Russian territory with the use of Western weapons, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell... 28.05.2024, Sputnik Africa
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On Monday, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Ukraine’s right to self-defense includes the right to strike legitimate military targets outside the country. Stoltenberg also confirmed that he favors lifting restrictions on the use of Western weapons on "legitimate targets" on the territory of Russia. Meanwhile, Belgian authorities plan to deliver 30 F-16 aircraft to Kiev by 2028. The first fighters should be delivered this year, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Hadja Lahbib.
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Borrell Admits 'Escalation Risk' If Kiev Strikes Targets in Russia With Western Weapons
10:54 28.05.2024 (Updated: 10:55 28.05.2024) EU defense ministers will discuss on Tuesday Kiev's strikes on the Russian territory with the use of Western weapons, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Tuesday, saying that there is "risk of escalation."
On Monday, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Ukraine’s right to self-defense includes the right to strike legitimate military targets outside the country. Stoltenberg also confirmed that he favors lifting restrictions on the use of Western weapons on "legitimate targets" on the territory of Russia.
"Do we allow our arms to be used further in Russia directly … another important thing to discuss today," Borrell said ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on defense, adding that "according with the law of war ... there is no contradiction … you have to balance your risk of escalation and the need for Ukrainians to defend."
Meanwhile, Belgian authorities plan to deliver 30 F-16 aircraft to Kiev by 2028. The first fighters should be delivered this year, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Hadja Lahbib.
