In a major shift in U.S. policy, President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range missiles to strike inside Russia.
This decision, confirmed by sources, comes after months of requests from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for the ability to target Russian military sites farther from Ukraine’s border.
Ukraine is set to launch its first long-range attacks in the coming days, likely using ATACMS rockets with a range of up to 190 miles.
While the Biden administration has not commented, this change follows Russia’s deployment of North Korean troops, which has raised concern in Washington and Kyiv.
The decision, made two months before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, could impact the war’s trajectory, though some U.S. officials question its effectiveness.
Trump, who has criticized U.S. support for Ukraine, may reverse this decision once in office.
Meanwhile, Russia has warned that loosening restrictions on U.S. weapons would escalate the conflict significantly.
As Ukraine prepares for this new strategy, the world waits to see its impact on the war and future negotiations.
