Biden approves Ukraine's missile strikes against Russia
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 attack Russian territory. There are concerns that Putin might retaliate.
3:34 PM EST, November 17, 2024
The "New York Times" assesses that the weapons will likely be used first against Russian and North Korean forces to protect 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.
Although the interviewees do not expect this decision to have a fundamental impact on the course of the war, one of the goals of Biden's policy change, in their opinion, 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. Other American officials stated that these concerns are exaggerated.
