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Amidst escalating attacks on Ukraine, Volker was unequivocal in his support for Ukraine's use of long-range weapons, which he argued is essential for its defense. He criticized the prior restrictions imposed by the Biden administration on Ukraine's military capabilities, asserting that such limitations undermined Ukraine’s ability to protect itself effectively.
Volker contended that the refusal to provide Ukraine with these capabilities created an imbalance that benefited Russia. He maintained that international law supports a nation's right to self-defense, and thus Ukraine's ability to respond robustly to threats is legitimate and necessary.