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US President Joe Biden has made a significant decision, authorizing Ukraine to use American-supplied long-range missiles to strike deeper inside Russia . This move comes on the heels of Russia’s intense bombardment of Ukraine on Sunday, which was one of the largest barrages in recent months. The decision is a notable shift in the US’s stance, as Biden had previously been cautious about escalating the conflict.
The authorization allows Ukraine to use the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMs) for attacks farther inside Russia. This development is likely to have significant implications for the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been pressing Biden to allow Ukraine to strike military targets deeper inside Russia, arguing that the US ban had made it impossible for Ukraine to stop Russian attacks on its cities and electrical grids.
The situation has become even more complex with North Korea’s decision to support Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. According to reports, North Korea has provided thousands of troops to Russia, which has raised concerns about the potential escalation of the conflict. Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles is likely a response to these developments, as the US seeks to support Ukraine in its efforts to defend itself against Russian aggression.
