European Parliament calls for EU countries to loosen Ukraine weapons restrictions

Sept. 19 (UPI) -- The European Parliament passed a non-binding resolution Thursday urging member states to allow Ukraine to use Western weapons to fire at targets inside of Russia while toughening sanctions against Moscow and its supporters.

The resolution asked European Union countries to lift the restrictions so Ukraine can be more aggressive in defending itself against Russia. Many individual member states have been hesitant to lift such restrictions, fearing it could help spread the conflict throughout the continent.

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