NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is facing calls for resignation after suggesting Ukraine should use Western-supplied missiles to attack Russian targets. Italian officials have criticized Stoltenberg's comments, emphasizing the need for caution and defensive aid only. Ukrainian President Zelensky supports the idea and urges shooting down Russian missiles over Ukrainian airspace.
Key Points
Stoltenberg suggests allowing Ukraine to use Western missiles against Russian targets
Italian officials criticize Stoltenberg's remarks, emphasizing defensive aid only
Zelensky supports shooting down Russian missiles over Ukrainian airspace
Pros
Support for Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression
Discussion on the use of Western-supplied weapons for defensive purposes
Cons
Potential escalation of conflict
Disagreement among NATO members on the approach to the conflict