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Ukraine Is Escaping Trump’s Permission Trap—and it’s Bad News for Putin

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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