Canada pushes for Ukraine's deep strikes amid US scepticism
Canada has been trying to persuade other countries of the necessity of granting Ukraine permission for long-range strikes on targets within Russian territory, stated Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly.
1 November 2024 09:13
Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, after the conclusion of the peace formula conference, stated that Canada supports granting Ukraine permission to strike deep into the Russian Federation.
She emphasised that this is part of Ukraine's self-defence against Russian aggression. - We are also seeking to persuade other countries to adopt this position - she said.
American intelligence and Pentagon sceptical
According to the assessment of US intelligence and the Pentagon, allowing Ukraine to conduct long-range strikes on Russian territory will bring Kyiv more losses than benefits, which is why it was recommended not to change the current policy.
An American official told Fox News that the analysis by US intelligence and the Department of Defense showed that allowing long-range attacks "would not have a strategic impact or would not change the course of the war".
Joe Biden himself was also asked about this issue. He replied that his administration "is working out" on it now. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken mentioned to Sky News that the US might change its position on allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles in Russia.
- We don't – we never rule out, but when we rule in, we want to make sure it's done in such a way that it can advance what the Ukrainians are trying to achieve– said Blinken.
Meanwhile, on Monday, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh announced that the United States will not impose "new restrictions on Ukraine's use of American weapons" against Kim's soldiers.
