German foreign minister calls U.S. military support decision for Ukraine important

The United States has decided to allow Ukraine to use U.S.-made weapons for strikes deep into Russia, according to U.S. officials. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called this decision important but clarified it does not represent a change in Western strategy. Baerbock made her comments in Brussels before a meeting of EU foreign ministers. She emphasized that this move is an intensification of existing support from Western partners. Additionally, Baerbock warned supporters of Russian President Vladimir Putin and noted that the European Union is preparing new sanctions against Iran and examining Chinese drone support.