Pentagon’s Restrictions Coincide with Trump’s Cease-Fire Efforts, Sparking Debate Over Escalation

The U.S. Department of Defense has been blocking Ukrainian forces from using American and British-made long-range missiles to strike targets deep inside Russia, according to a Sunday report by The Wall Street Journal , citing unnamed U.S. officials. The restrictions, in place for months, come as the Trump administration intensifies efforts to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.

Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Eldridge Colby has reportedly implemented a rigorous review process for Ukraine’s requests to use weapons of U.S. origin or those reliant on American intelligence or components for long-range strikes.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds the final authority on a

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