Pentagon restricts Ukraine's use of US missiles against Russia, WSJ reports
- According to a report published Saturday, the Pentagon has been preventing Ukraine from deploying U.S.-supplied long-range missiles to target locations within Russia.
- This limitation stems from a Pentagon approval procedure established as the White House attempts to encourage Putin to participate in negotiations aimed at ending the conflict.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated on Friday that no meeting agenda exists yet for a summit between Putin and Zelensky, despite Putin's readiness to meet once an agenda is prepared.
- Trump said on Friday he faces a "very important decision" about imposing "massive sanctions or massive tariffs," or doing nothing, adding "it's your fight."
- These events highlight ongoing U.S. frustrations with the protracted conflict and challenges in facilitating a negotiated agreement between Moscow and Kyiv.
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