(FreePressBeacon.com) – In a stunning decision by a lame-duck president, Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles to strike inside Russian territory.
See a photo of an ATACMS missile in the tweet below!
President Biden’s recent authority to equip Ukraine with long-range ATACMS missiles signals a significant escalation, elevating U.S. involvement in the region’s unrest.
Speculation abounds on how Biden will navigate these high-stakes decisions as he nears the end of his term, potentially straining relations with both allies and adversaries.
The decision allows Ukraine to strike Russian and North Korean forces in the Kursk region.
Biden’s move comes amid urgent appeals from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other Western allies.
The U.S. had previously refrained from such actions to avoid further escalation with nuclear-armed Russia.
However, Russia’s unexpected enlistment of North Korean troops in the conflict appears to have influenced Biden’s decision.
This military support is pivotal as Russian forces continue to make territorial gains in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy’s emphasis on action over words resounds loudly as the missiles’ capabilities promise to alter the battlefield dynamics.
“Today, many in the media are talking about the fact that we have received permission to take appropriate actions,” Zelensky said, cited by The New York Times.
As Biden prepares to leave office, this authorization stands as a capstone to his contentious foreign policy dealings.
His decision, made after strategizing with global leaders from South Korea and Japan, echoes a firm stance against Russia’s intensified aggression and North Korea’s involvement.
“President Biden has authorized the first use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles by Ukraine for strikes inside Russia, U.S. officials said,” The Times writes in a report.
The U.S. has supported Ukraine with over $56.2 billion in military aid, yet opinions remain divided back home.
Some Congressional Republicans champion easing restrictions, whereas others eye President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to limit Ukrainian support more favorably.
With the Pentagon’s subsequent silence on further comment, this decision will undoubtedly impact future peace negotiations.
Biden’s enduring commitment to Ukraine aims to fortify their position against Russian advances, potentially facilitating new diplomatic discussions in the years to come.
Biden to let Ukraine use US-supplied long-range missiles to hit Russian territory (initially in Kursk).
This is bound to reignite the Taurus debate in Germany just as its election campaign gets going. Scholz against, but Habeck and Merz in favour.https://t.co/9vpkWDtcLR
— Jeremy Cliffe (@JeremyCliffe) November 17, 2024
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