Ukraine Is Escaping Trump’s Permission Trap—and it’s Bad News for Putin
Summary
Ukraine carried out a large drone attack on Moscow, showing it can strike deep inside Russia. This reduces Ukraine’s reliance on U.S. permission to get long-range weapons, as it increasingly builds its own drones and missiles.Key Facts
- Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Moscow using homemade drones.
- Russia said it shot down many drones but struggled to fully block the attack.
- The strike hit targets like a microchip facility and an oil pumping station near Moscow.
- Long-range weapon supplies from the U.S. and Germany to Ukraine have been limited due to fears of escalating conflict.
- President Donald Trump previously declined selling long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine for these reasons.
- Ukraine’s growing ability to produce its own long-range drones allows it to act more independently.
- This change challenges the influence of U.S. and European permission over Ukraine's strike capabilities.
- Analysts see this as increasing pressure on Russia, worsening its security concerns near its capital.
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