Ukraine Allies Back Arms and Advisers Going Deeper Into War
- US, Germany authorize some attacks into Russian territory
- Macron likely to announce coalition for training in Ukraine
Lithuanian soldiers during the NATO Quadriga military exercise in Pabrade, Lithuania, on May 29.
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Ukrainian allies are bolstering efforts to shore up Kyiv’s defenses with the US and Germany authorizing attacks inside Russian territory and France assembling a coalition to send European military trainers into the country.
President Joe Biden’s administration and the government of Chancellor Olaf Scholz said they would allow some Ukrainian attacks inside Russia with their weapons as Kyiv fends off a fresh offensive in the northeast. The US and Germany have until now been particularly cautious about such strikes because of the risk of a broader conflict.