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Friday briefing: Why Biden and Starmer are preparing to let Ukraine use western missiles deep inside Russia

In today’s newsletter: A green light for the use of the Storm Shadow missile has been billed as a defining moment in the war – and Vladimir Putin has threatened that its use “would mean that Nato countries … are at war with Russia”. Is it a risk worth taking?

The Guardian - UK

Zelensky says Kursk offensive 'slowed' Russian advance in eastern Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday said Kyiv’s surprise incursion launched August 6 into Russia’s border region of Kursk had “slowed” Moscow’s advance in eastern Ukraine. “In Kharkiv region, the enemy has been stopped, the progress in Donetsk region has been slowed down,” Zelensky said. He added that there are…

France 24

Biden, Starmer To Discuss Long-range Arms For Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Joe Biden will discuss Friday whether to let Kyiv use long-range missiles against Russia, in what is likely their last meeting before an election that could upend US policy on Ukraine.

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Nearly $6 billion in funding for Ukraine will expire if Congress doesn't act by the end of the month

U.S. officials say nearly $6 billion in funding for aid to Ukraine will expire at the end of the month unless Congress acts to extend the Pentagon’s authority to send weapons from its stockpile to Kyiv

The Independent UK

Starmer stares down Putin as he and Biden prepare to hand Ukraine missiles

Prime minister set to hold intensive talks with US president to thrash out victory plan for war in Ukraine as Putin threatens war with Nato

The Independent UK

Putin says West allowing Ukraine to use its long-range missiles to strike in Russia would put Nato at war with Moscow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been pleading with Kyiv’s allies for months to let Ukraine fire Western missiles into Russia

Evening Standard

Putin: lifting Ukraine missile restrictions would put Nato ‘at war’ with Russia

Comments come after Antony Blinken hints US will lift restrictions on Kyiv’s use of weapons inside Russia

The Guardian - UK

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Ukraine recap: big challenges ahead of winter for Zelensky as European far-right push Russian agenda

It’s not long to winter, and this is going to be another tough one for Ukrainians. The war continues, but allied support is fraying. This week Antony Blinken, US secretary of state, and British foreign secretary David Lammy made a joint visit to Kyiv, after holding a joint press conference…

The Conversation

Ukraine's chief rabbi mourns his adopted son who was killed in battle

Servicemen, veterans and others have gathered in Kyiv to remember the adopted son of Ukraine’s chief rabbi, Moshe Azman, who was killed in battle

The Independent UK

Why Putin has resisted using Ukraine’s Kursk offensive to call for greater Russian sacrifices

Kyiv’s offensive into the Kursk region was a typically bold move by the Ukrainians and one which caught Russia entirely by surprise. But perhaps its most surprising feature is Vladimir Putin’s response.

The Conversation

Keir Starmer heads to Washington as Ukraine issues long-range missiles plea

Hints that Western allies could permit Kyiv to fire missiles deeper into Russia despite fears of escalation

Evening Standard

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 930

As the war enters its 930th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Moscow claims it has recaptured 10 settlements in Kursk region

Russia said Thursday its army had recaptured 10 settlements in its Kursk border region, where Ukraine last month launched a major incursion, seizing dozens of settlements. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky conceded Russia had launched its own counterattack in the region but insisted that the shock Ukrainian assault was still going…

France 24

Secretary Blinken Meets With Ukrainian President Zelensky In Kyiv

Secretary Blinken's visit to Kyiv for discussions on missile restrictions, Russia's actions, and Ukraine's stance amid concerns over potential peace agreement.

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US And UK Diplomats Visit Kyiv Amid Ukraine-Russia Tensions

U.S. and British diplomats visit Kyiv as Ukraine seeks approval to use long-range missiles against Russia. Recent escalation in Russian attacks on Ukraine'...

The Guardian - UK

Putin has escalated Ukrainian war with Iranian missiles, suggest Blinken and Lammy – as it happened

US secretary of state and British foreign secretary in Ukraine as Kyiv pushes to use long-range weapons deep inside Russia

The Independent UK

Blinken and Lammy arrive in Kyiv as Ukraine pushes for long-range strikes against Russia

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy have arrived in Kyiv on a joint visit as Ukraine presses the West to allow it to use long-range missiles against Russia

France 24

In Kyiv, Blinken pledges $717 million in new economic aid to Ukraine

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday announced $717 million in new economic and humanitarian assistance for Ukraine, including $325 million in energy support to help repair and restore power generation facilities hit by Russian strikes. The package includes $290 million in humanitarian help and $102 million for demining…

Evening Standard

Joe Biden raises Ukraine hopes of go-ahead to fire missiles supplied by West deep into Russia

US president says we are ‘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 Independent UK

Biden suggests US could soon allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles to target deep inside Russia

The move would free up UK-made Storm Shadows to be used – with David Lammy and Antony Blinken in Kyiv to discuss the issue with Volodymyr Zelensky

The Guardian - US

Trump refuses to say whether he wants Ukraine to win war against Russia

During the presidential debate Trump refused to back a victory for Kyiv, opening himself up to renewed attacks over his closeness to Putin

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