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The Netherlands has announced it will purchase US weapons worth €500 million to support Ukraine under a new NATO scheme, becoming the first ally to do so, as tensions with Russia escalate and NATO coordinates military aid to Ukraine.
President Joe Biden has partially lifted a ban on Ukraine using American-supplied weapons to strike inside Russian territory, specifically for defensive purposes in the Kharkiv region. This decision follows increased Russian attacks and Ukrainian appeals for the ability to defend against these assaults. The policy change, which does not allow for offensive strikes, aims to enable Ukraine to counter Russian forces attacking from across the border. The move comes amid ongoing discussions and support from other Western leaders for Ukraine's right to self-defense.