Ukraine: US decision reignites debate on • Table.Briefings

What was probably the last meeting of EU foreign ministers with Josep Borrell was about the deployment of ATACMS missiles in Ukraine. US President Joe Biden is said to have given his permission.

The USA’s authorization for the use of extensive weapons against Russian territory is leading to new discussions in Brussels, with the UK and France likely to follow suit. However, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is sticking to his „no“.

The topic was not even on the agenda. Instead of talking about US ATACMS and now possible Ukrainian military strikes deep in the Russian hinterland, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell wanted to focus on diplomatic sanctions against Israel at what was probably his last meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels on Monday.

Ukraine: US decision reignites debate on arms deliveries

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