Ukraine: Extending use of western arms will weaken Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff has said that using western weapons to strike inside Russia is a vital decision that will impact Moscow's tactical aviation and its capability to operate in border areas.

Following pressure from Ukraine and some of its European allies, the United States agreed last week to change its policy and allow Kyiv to strike inside Russia with western weapons as part of its campaign to repel the Russian invasion.

Ukraine said the move would help push back Russia's advances and better defend territory in the northeast Kharkiv region.