Biden approves Ukrainian missile strikes, risks Putin's ire
According to "The New York Times," the current President of the United States, Joe Biden, has, for the first time, allowed the Ukrainian military to use long-range ATACMS missiles to strike Russian territory. There are concerns that Putin might retaliate.
"The New York Times" reports that the weapons will likely be used first against Russian and North Korean forces to support Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation.
Permission for Ukrainians to use long-range ATACMS missiles was a response to Russia's unexpected decision to involve North Korean troops in the military actions, claim American officials.
While the interviewees do not expect this decision to change the course of the war fundamentally, one of the goals of Biden's policy shift—according to them—is to send a signal to the North Koreans that their forces are vulnerable.
Concerns in the USA
Some American officials have expressed concerns that Ukraine's use of long-range missiles on Russian territory might prompt Vladimir Putin to retaliate against the United States and its allies. However, other officials believe these concerns are exaggerated.
