Schz may allow Ukraine to hit Russia with Western weapons – media

This was reported to Pitico on condition of anonymity by a source familiar with the position of the German government, Ukrinform learned.

The source says Chancellor Schz is in favor of allowing the use of Western weapons against targets on Russian soil, stping short of dwelling on details.

In turn, on Wednesday, Schz's spokesman, Steffen Hebestreit, td reporters that Ukraine's "defensive action is not limited to one's own territory, but [can] also be expanded to the territory of the aggressor," adding he could not reveal precise agreements with Kyiv as they are "confidential."

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Hebestreit also argued that Schz's statement made a year ago, in which he said there was a "consensus" that Ukraine would not use German weapons on Russian soil, was a "statement of facts" that was true at the time, but did not necessarily apply to the future develments.

On Tuesday, Chancellor Schz said Ukraine could use weapons provided by Germany "within the framework of international law", which would allow Ukraine’s Armed Forces to hit targets inside Russia.

"I find it strange," Schz td reporters on Tuesday, "when some pele have discussions and say that they [the Ukrainians] are not allowed to defend themselves and take measures that are suitable for this."

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French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking alongside the German chancellor, said: "We have to allow [Ukrainians] to neutralize the military sites from which the missiles are fired, but not other civilian or military targets."

As reported by Ukrinform, NATO Secretary General Jens Sttenberg said Ukraine's right to self-defense also includes the task of hitting legitimate military targets on Russian territory.

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The statement was later echoed by Canada, Pand, Sweden, Finland, and several other countries.

The United States maintains its position regarding the non-use of American weapons against targets in Russia and at the same time is making efforts to ensure that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have the necessary capabilities for defending Ukraine’s sovereign territory.