Scholz favors allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons on Russian territory - media

Politico reports.

According to the publication, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Ukraine could use German weapons within the framework of international law, which would allow them to be used on Russian territory.

German federal government spokesman  Steffen Hebestreit told reporters that Ukraine's defense actions are not limited to its own territory, but can be extended to the aggressor's territory.

At the same time, he noted that he could not disclose the exact agreements with Kyiv on the use of German weapons because they are confidential.

Earlier, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke out against Kyiv using Western weapons to strike at Russian territory. He noted that his policy toward Ukraine is aimed at preventing this from becoming a great war.

Which countries allowed Ukraine to use its weapons on Russian territory

On May 28, French President Emmanuel Macron said that Ukraine has the right to strike military targets in Russia.

On May 2, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said that Ukraine has the right to use British weapons to strike at Russian territory. In response, Russia threatened to strike at UK military facilities.

On May 26, Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson said that Ukraine could use the weapons provided by Stockholm to hit targets in Russia.

Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Estonia, and the Czech Republic also authorized the use of their weapons outside Ukraine.