Biden says ending ban on Ukraine's use of long-range weapons being worked out
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When asked if the US would lift restrictions on Ukraine's use of long range weapons in its fight against Russian invasion, US President Joe Biden said his administration was "working that out now".
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WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden said on Sept 10 that his administration was "working that out now" when asked if the US would lift restrictions on Ukraine's use of long range weapons in its war against Russia.
The US has been reluctant to supply or sanction the use of weapons that could strike targets deep inside in Russia for fear it would escalate the conflict.
Kyiv's other allies have been supplying weapons, but with restrictions on how and when they can be used inside Russia, out of concern such strikes could prompt retaliation that draws Nato countries into the war or provokes a nuclear conflict.
Sources told Reuters last week that the US was close to an agreement to give Ukraine such weapons, but that Kyiv would need to wait several months as the US works through technical issues ahead of any shipment. REUTERS
