"The plan to strengthen Ukraine is a victory plan that I presented to our partners. One of the key points is long-range capabilities for our army. Today, many in the media are discussing that we have received permission for corresponding actions. However, strikes are not delivered through words. Such things are not announced. The missiles will speak for themselves. For sure," said Zelensky.
On November 17, The New York Times reported, citing sources, that US President Joe Biden authorized Ukraine to strike within Russian territory using American long-range ATACMS missiles.
On the same day, Le Figaro reported on a similar authorization from France and the UK for the use of long-range SCALP and Storm Shadow missiles.