In the U.S., there is a commitment to ensure that Ukraine has everything it needs, especially on the battlefield, she added.
Jean-Pierre reminded that in May, the U.S. allowed Ukraine to utilize American weapons to strike across the border, enabling its defense forces to retaliate against Russian military personnel who are attacking or preparing to attack as part of the Russian offensive.
"They must be able to retaliate against those who attack them and deny Russian forces that are using a foothold on the other side of the border. [...] This is something we were able to do back in May," the White House spokesperson emphasized. "Our policy regarding a ban on long-range strikes deep into Russia has not changed. As of now, nothing more has changed. But we will continue to negotiate with the Ukrainians, providing them with what they need on the battlefield. This is our commitment. We want to stand with the Ukrainians as they continue to repel Russian aggression."
Regarding the unchanging U.S. stance on allowing Ukraine to strike deep into Russia, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith also stated, as cited by the State Department's website.
"I have nothing to report regarding a change in U.S. policy. I see that we remain in the same position we have been in, namely: we will provide Ukraine with all necessary assistance to defend its territory. And the Ukrainians are very effectively using the weapons we have provided to date, especially in Crimea and many other areas within Ukraine," Smith noted at a briefing in Brussels ahead of the NATO defense ministers' meeting.