Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN that Ukraine’s request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia is part of his “victory plan,” that he is due to present to US officials next week.

President Volodymyr Zelensky's "victory plan" includes an official invitation to join NATO and commitment to a sustained supply of advanced weapons, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 21, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter.

Kyiv's strikes on caches of missiles and guided bombs prompted Russian authorities to call for evacuations and declare a local emergency Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said Kyiv had struck two weapons depots in southern and western Russia - including a key site for Moscow's forces - with Russian authorities announcing some