Ukraine allies consider green-lighting deep strikes, infuriating Russia

If Washington expands weapons authorisation, NATO will be directly involved in the war, says Putin

Ukrainian troops with an armoured fighting vehicle. (Courtesy Ukraine Armed Forces)

There was a faint glimmer of hope in the past week that after months of pleading with Washington, Ukraine may be starting to move the US strategic needle in favour of allowing deep strikes inside Russia using US-made weapons.

Until now, the US has allowed Ukraine to use it…