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But what do you say to [Russian President] Vladimir Putin’s threat of war, sir? It’s a serious threat.”
Despite being scolded, the journalist continued I say you be quiet until I speak. Okay? That’s what I say. Good idea
scolded the 81-year-old US president, Joe Biden, as he opened a meeting at the White House on Friday You be quiet, I’m going to speak, OK?”
the president said, before beginning his prepared remarks Anyone who sees at a map where Russia launches its strikes from, trains its forces, keeps its reserves, locates its military facilities, and what logistics [it] uses clearly understands why Ukraine needs long-range capabilities,
he said in a lengthy statement The accusations made today by the FSB against our staff are completely baseless … We are unapologetic about protecting our national interests.”
A Foreign Office spokesperson said Well, we’ve had a long and productive discussion on a number of problems, including Ukraine, as you’d expect, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific, talking strategically about tactical decisions,
We’re going to discuss that now.”
In response to a shouted question asking how soon he was prepared to let Ukraine fire missiles deeper into Russia, Biden added I don’t think much about Vladimir Putin.”
Asked what he made of Putin saying I wouldn’t be looking for an announcement today about long range strike capabilities inside Russia. There’s no change to our policy with respect to that.”
White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said I think the next few weeks and months could be crucial. It’s very very important that we support Ukraine in this vital war of freedom.”
The U.K. prime minister said at the start of the meeting It’s difficult to repeatedly hear, ‘We are working on this,’ while Putin continues to burn down our cities and villages,
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on X Friday Every day that goes by means more pointless and tragic loss of Ukrainian lives.”
We have no doubt that this statement has reached its recipients."
I wouldn't expect any major announcement in that regard coming out of the discussions, certainly not from our side,
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters They are afraid to even say 'we are working on it.'
But he asked why the West would not do what it had done with Israel and help Kyiv shoot down the regular barrages of Russian missiles and drones it faces, saying This decision will not change,
Scholz said when asked about the issue at a press conference Putin’s latest threats about direct confrontation with Nato are simply an effort to coerce the west out of supporting Ukraine,
We are going to do everything that we can so that Ukraine has what it needs to defend itself,
said the White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, on Friday Ukraine must be allowed to defend itself, period. If that means striking a Russian bomber launching missiles at Ukrainian civilians from Russian airspace, then Ukraine should be able to take that shot,
And if this is the case, then, bearing in mind the change in the essence of the conflict, we will make appropriate decisions in response to the threats that will be posed to us,
Putin told reporters in Russia on Thursday