For the first time, President Biden will allow Ukraine to use U.S. long-range missiles on Russia. It is likely that these weapons will first be used in the Kursk region against Russian and North Korean troops. This decision marks a major shift in U.S. policy, coming as Biden has just two months left in office. Biden’s decision is a response to Russia’s recruitment of North Korean troops into the war. Ukraine will now be able to use Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), which have a range of around 190 miles.

Source: New York Times November 18, 2024 15:34 UTC