Il presidente polacco saluta con favore l’approvazione di Biden affinché l’Ucraina lanci missili sulla Russia

>**Polish President Andrzej Duda has praised US President Joe Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to use American-provided missiles on Russian territory, calling it a “much-needed” move that underscores the West’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty.**

>Speaking at a press conference before departing for Jordan, Duda said the move could mark a significant turning point in Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion.

>His remarks came after Biden authorised Ukraine to use long-range American weapons inside Russia, according to [reports](https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/9766/artykul/3447583,us-authorises-ukraine-to-use-longrange-weapons-inside-russia-cnn) by multiple news outlets.

>”Recent days have seen a sharp escalation of Russian missile attacks on Ukraine, primarily targeting civilian infrastructure and causing the deaths of ordinary Ukrainian citizens,” Duda said.

>”In this context, President Biden’s decision to permit Ukraine to strike targets in Russia using US-supplied medium-range missiles is a critical change,” he added.

>**A unified Western front**

>Duda emphasized the broader implications of the decision, telling reporters that France and Britain have followed suit by allowing Ukraine to deploy their missile systems as well.

>”This is a rapidly evolving situation,” Duda said on the eve of the 1,000th day of Russia’s war against Ukraine.

>He added: “I welcome this united stance from President Biden and our allies. It sends a clear signal to Russia that Ukraine is receiving robust and decisive support from the West.”

>The Polish president also highlighted the necessity of providing Ukraine with advanced defense capabilities to push Russian supply lines further from the front, Polish state news agency PAP reported.

>”Especially now, as Russia enlists its allies, including North Korean troops, Ukraine needs the means to defend itself effectively,” Duda said.

>He described Biden’s decision as “perhaps a breakthrough moment in this war,” asserting that it reinforces the West’s firm and consistent position against Russian aggression.

>”Russia must see that Ukraine has the means and support to resist and that the West’s resolve remains steadfast,” Duda remarked.

>**Strategic timing amid diplomatic movements**

>The timing of Biden’s approval coincides with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s first phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin in two years.

>Duda interpreted the US stance as a clear indication that Washington remains resolute in its support for Ukraine.

>”This demonstrates that the United States is not swayed by diplomatic overtures and continues to stand firmly with Ukraine,” he said.

>Duda concluded by lauding the collaborative approach taken by Western allies, noting that their combined missile contributions significantly bolster Ukraine’s defensive and offensive capabilities in a critical phase of the conflict.

>Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

>Monday is day 999 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

>(jh/gs)

>Source: PAP