During a meeting on September 13, U.S. President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed their support for Ukraine, but did not address Ukraine's request to loosen restrictions on using long-range weapons against targets deeper in Russia. While allies are increasingly open to adjusting these restrictions, the White House emphasized concerns about potential escalation, particularly regarding nuclear threats from Russia. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov indicated that the West's indecision on allowing Ukraine to strike Russia is insufficient, hinting at new Russian responses to Western actions. Meanwhile, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev threatened severe retaliation against Ukraine, suggesting the potential use of advanced weapons in response to any Western arms supplied to Ukraine. Despite Ukraine's persistent appeals for more substantial military support, no significant policy shifts were announced following the Biden-Starmer talks.