NATO debate on Ukraine's use of Western munitions for strikes on Russian soil
NATO members are debating whether to allow Ukraine to use Western munitions and supplies for strikes on Russian soil. The US has given Ukraine permission to use American weapons for defending Kharkiv.
Key Points
- NATO foreign ministers are meeting to prepare for the leaders' summit
- US President Joe Biden has allowed Ukraine to use American munitions for defense
- NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg emphasizes Ukraine's right to self-defense
Pros
- Ukraine has the right to defend itself from attacks originating on Russian soil
- Allied voices are backing greater leeway for Ukraine to use their weapons
Cons
- Russia has been exploiting a delay in the replenishment of US military aid
- Western Europe's inadequate military production has slowed crucial deliveries to the battlefield for Ukraine