Summary
- Ukrainian President Zelenskiy urges Western allies to allow Kyiv to use long-range weapons for strikes on Russian territory
- Zelenskiy seeks to pressure Russia to end the 2-1/2-year-old war through long-range strike options
- Allies pledge further support, with the U.S. offering $250 million in weaponry and Germany pledging self-propelled howitzers
- Russian forces continue offensive in Ukraine as Zelenskiy plans a “victory plan” presentation to President Biden