French parliament has called for lifting restrictions on Ukraine’s ability to strike Russian territory with weapons provided by France. The Chairman of the French National Assembly Foreign Affairs Committee, Jean-Louis Bourlanges, wrote a letter to the French leadership making this request. He emphasized the right to self-defense and the need to end the asymmetry between the aggressor and the victim. Bourlanges clarified that this call does not imply France’s participation in the conflict, as it is not willing to go to war with Russia. The request to use French weapons in strikes on Russian targets originates from the ongoing invasion by Russia into Ukraine. Western countries, including France, had previously restricted the use of their provided weapons for defensive purposes only.

In addition to France, the United States has also been involved in the provision of weapons to Ukraine. However, Ukraine has asked the US to lift restrictions on the use of American weapons at Russian military facilities and to provide intelligence for targeting Russian locations. The request has not been supported by the US at the moment. The source of this news report is Le Figaro, as well as The Wall Street Journal, which reported on Ukraine’s request to the US.

ملخص الأخبار

• French parliament calls for lifting restrictions on Ukraine’s use of French weapons to strike Russian territory in response to ongoing invasion.
• Ukraine also requests the US to lift restrictions on American weapons at Russian military facilities.
• France emphasizes the right to self-defense and aims to end the asymmetry between aggressor and victim.