German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that Western allies have lifted range restrictions on long-range weapons supplied to Ukraine. This allows Ukraine to target Russian military facilities within Russia, a capability previously restricted. Merz emphasized that while Ukraine targets military infrastructure, Russia continues to attack civilian targets. He highlighted this policy change as a key reason for his recent visit to Kyiv with other European leaders. The decision is intended to significantly aid Ukraine's defense capabilities.

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