Lifting Restrictions on Ukraine’s Military Capabilities Will Aid Defense Efforts, Says EU’s Borrell

Removing restrictions on the use of capabilities against the Russian military involved in aggression against Ukraine would help defend Ukraine and save lives, says Josep Borrell, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

This was stated by Borrell on his account on X (formerly Twitter).

“Lifting restrictions on the use of capabilities vs the Russian military involved in aggression against Ukraine, in accordance with international law, would have several important effects,” Borrell wrote, presenting the following outcomes:

• Strengthen Ukrainian self-defense by ending Russia’s sanctuary for its attacks and bombardments of Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. 

• Save lives and reduce destruction in Ukraine.

• Help advance peace efforts.

Borrell stressed that the EU fully supports Ukraine’s fight against the Russian aggression.