![Against the backdrop of the situation in the Kursk region: the EU reiterates its support for Ukraine's right to self-defense](https://img.unn.ua/img/2024/08/07/1723047207-2132-large.webp)
Against the backdrop of the situation in the Kursk region: the EU reiterates its support for Ukraine's right to self-defense
Kyiv • UNN
The European Commission spokesperson said that Ukraine has a legitimate right to defend itself by striking the aggressor on its territory.
The European Union supports Ukraine, which has become a victim of Russian aggression and has "a legitimate right to defend itself, including by striking the aggressor on its territory." This was stated in a commentary to Suspilne by the European Commission Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs Peter Stano, UNN reports.
Details
According to him, under international law, Ukraine "has the legitimate right to defend itself, including by striking the aggressor on its territory.
The EU continues to fully support Ukraine's legitimate right to defend itself against Russian aggression and its efforts to restore its sovereignty and territorial integrity
As a reminder, there have been no official comments on the situation in the Kursk region from the General Staff, the Ministry of Defense, or any of Ukraine's representatives.
Addendum
Meanwhile, the U.S. stated that Washington has not changed its policy on strikes on the territory of Russia with U.S. weapons. Nevertheless, White House National Security Council Coordinator Kirby said that his colleagues "will be in touch with their Ukrainian counterparts to better understand the situation.
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Russian z-bloggers and local publics claim that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have captured one of the largest gas distribution stations in Europe in the town of Suzha, Kursk region, and that the town itself has been captured
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