18 November 2024
President Joe Biden has approved Ukraine’s use of US-made long-range missiles for limited strikes within Russian territory, marking a significant policy shift. This decision comes in response to the deployment of North Korean troops supporting Russia and recent Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. The US-made ATACMS missiles, with a range of up to 300km, are likely to be used first against Russian and North Korean forces in Russia’s Kursk region. This move has been met with criticism from Moscow, with Putin’s spokesperson warning of an “appropriate” reaction. The decision comes just two months before Donald Trump, who is skeptical of additional military aid to Ukraine, takes office.