Editorial: Le Monde

• It is clear that the ongoing conflict continues due to the indecision of the United States, who have permit Kiev to strike deeply into Russian territory with their missiles.
• In addition to US involvement, North Korea's participation has stoked aggression by deploying its own army.
• The uncertainty of the Trump Administration has led both sides to ramp up their forces in the battlefield.
• The allies of Kiev in the West are caught between fear of increased involvement in Ukraine and having lost precious time by deliberating over this.
• Restrictions on the shipments of long-range missiles to Ukraine will be lifted on a case-by-case basis, which doesn't reflect a high intensity war.
• Constant damages within Ukrainian territory by Russia demonstrates the brutality and continuity of the conflict.

Conclusion: Given all this, it is hoped that other nations decide quickly to follow US's lead and provide long range missiles to Kiev as well. Only greater military backing for Ukraine can achieve a negotiated peace with Russia.

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