According to Jake Sullivan, US President Joe Biden's national security advisor, the White House does not have an unequivocal answer regarding Ukraine's lifting of restrictions on the use of American weapons for strikes against the Russian Federation.
Points of attention
- The White House is contemplating lifting restrictions on Ukraine's use of American weapons for strikes against Russia amidst changing circumstances in the conflict.
- US closely monitors Ukrainian military needs and sees the provision of weapons as crucial support in the war against Russia.
- President Biden's current position allows Ukrainian forces to use American weapons for strikes near the Russian border, but policy on long-range strikes remains unchanged.
- The coordination of military support for Ukraine from the US to NATO is expected to ensure sustained aid under any administration, with NATO playing a key role in supporting Ukraine long-term.
- There is uncertainty about the future policies of potential new administrations and the evolving situation in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Can the Biden administration allow Ukraine to freely use American weapons for attacks on the Russian Federation
Sullivan emphasized that this question was already asked to President Biden during the press conference following the results of the NATO summit.
At that time, the head of the White House noted that the USA is closely monitoring the situation in Ukraine and the needs of the Ukrainian military on the battlefield.
Biden's national security adviser emphasized that the change in the situation in the criminal war launched by Russia against Ukraine also changes the priorities in support from the US.
So I can't give a definite answer to this question about the future, - said Sullivan.
However, he emphasized that currently President Biden assumes that circumstances are changing.
So he allowed the weapons provided to Ukraine to strike the territory of the Russian Federation near the border, when Russia launched a second offensive in the direction of Kharkiv.
What is the current position of the United States regarding the use of American weapons for attacks on the Russian Federation
However, so far, Biden's policy regarding long-range strikes on Russian territory has not changed.
Sullivan also said that weapons from the US are critical for this war. However, he does not know what the policies of the likely new administration will be.
In addition, the US President's National Security Adviser believes that the expected transition of the coordination of armed support of Ukraine from the US to NATO will ensure the supply of aid to Ukrainian forces under any administration.
He emphasized that NATO will play a decisive role and will be the basis of support for Ukraine "on a long-term, sustainable basis."
