Germany’s chancellor ends weapons range limits for Ukraine despite Russian nuclear threats

Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that Germany and its allies have removed all range restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine, allowing Ukraine to strike military targets inside Russia. Merz emphasized continued Western support for Ukraine while urging efforts toward a ceasefire. He described this capability as “long-range fire” and highlighted the need to defend democracy amid ongoing conflict. The move follows heavy missile and drone attacks by Moscow on Ukraine, Fox News has reported. The Kremlin warned that lifting the restrictions is dangerous and could provoke a nuclear threat.