UK Affirms Support for Ukraine Amid Russian Threats

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has stated that the West will not be intimidated by Vladimir Putin's threats of nuclear escalation if Ukraine is permitted to use Western-made Storm Shadow missiles to strike Russian military targets. Ongoing discussions with US allies regarding this issue have yet to yield a definitive decision, but Lammy emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine amidst escalating Russian attacks, which have reportedly included around 30 missiles and hundreds of aerial bombs in recent days. President Zelensky has called for stronger support from Western partners to defend against Russian aggression. Lammy highlighted that no single weapon can win a war and reiterated the need for a shared strategy among allies. He noted that further discussions will take place at the upcoming UN General Assembly meeting. Critics within the UK, including Shadow Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, have expressed disappointment over the lack of immediate authorization for Ukraine to use these missiles effectively.