Germany, alongside the US, UK, and France, has removed restrictions on the range of weapons supplied to Ukraine, permitting strikes on Russian military targets. This policy shift follows intensified Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the necessity of this move to counteract President Putin's aggression. The decision marks a significant escalation in Western support, enabling Ukraine to target deeper into Russian territory.
In January 2014, conflict emerged in eastern Ukraine after Russia annexed Crimea and backed separatists in eastern Ukraine. In early 2022, Russia amassed troops along the Ukrainian border, leading to the full-scale invasion later that month.
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