EU's Borrell calls for unity with US on Ukraine's ability to strike inside Russia

Josep Borrell, the EU's outgoing top diplomat, urged member states to align with the US on allowing Ukraine to strike inside Russia using long-range missiles. He described the US policy shift as positive for Ukraine during his final defense ministers' meeting. The focus now shifts to allies supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles, particularly the British and French Storm Shadow and SCALP missiles. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reiterated that Germany would not send Taurus missiles to Ukraine. Borrell emphasized the need for European unity and increased defense spending, noting that Russia's war has fundamentally changed international security. He highlighted the ongoing military support for Russia from Iran, North Korea, and China.