Ukraine’s new Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on partners to lift restrictions on strikes against Russia.

“A country that defends itself against aggression in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter cannot be restricted in its defence. International law allows Ukraine to strike legitimate military targets on Russia’s territory,” Sybiha wrote on X, Caliber.Az reports.

“Let Ukraine strike back to save lives,” the foreign minister said.

Andrii Sybiha took over as head of Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry this week. Before that, he was the first deputy foreign minister and replaced Dmytro Kuleba as minister.