NATO Ministers Ease Weapon Restrictions for Ukraine Amid Russian Warnings

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin's warnings about escalating conflict if Ukraine uses Western weapons to strike inside Russia, emphasizing Ukraine's right to self-defense. This follows the U.S. lifting restrictions on Ukraine using American weapons to target Russian forces attacking Kharkiv. While some NATO allies support this stance, others, like Italy, remain cautious due to constitutional constraints.