Ukraine expects tank deal will lead to West delivering long-range missiles capable of striking Russian supply lines as Zelensky begs for more heavy weaponry - but angry Kremlin brands increased UK, German and US aid to Kyiv 'extremely dangerous''We must open deliveries of long range missiles to Ukraine,' Zelensky declared. By DAVID AVERRE and MARK NICOLPUBLISHED: 20:24 GMT, 25 January 2023'We must also open deliveries of long-range missiles to Ukraine, it is important - we must expand our cooperation in artillery,' Zelensky said, also adding Ukraine needed jets. In a devastating blow to the Kremlin, nine countries joined Britain yesterday in agreeing to send tanks to destroy Russia's forces in eastern Ukraine. In a nighttime address, Zelensky said: 'I've spoken with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg today... We must also open deliveries of long-range missiles to Ukraine, it is important - we must expand our cooperation in artillery. The twin announcements come as a major relief for Kyiv which has pleaded for months for heavy Western tanks to aid its battle.

Source: The Nation January 26, 2023 05:05 UTC