Biden approves long-range missiles for Ukraine

US officials revealed that President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use long-range missiles as part of ongoing military support.

The decision aims to deter North Korea from deploying additional troops to assist Russia in its conflict against Ukraine, according to sources reported by Axios.

The Biden administration lifted restrictions that previously prevented Ukraine from using US-supplied weapons for strikes deep within Russian territory. This marks a significant shift in policy, potentially allowing Ukraine to target areas like the Russian region of Kursk, where North Korean forces might be stationed. Such a move could pressure Pyongyang to reconsider its involvement in the conflict.

Reuters cited three sources confirming Ukraine's plans to launch its first long-range attack in the coming days, though specific details remain undisclosed for security reasons. An anonymous US official also confirmed to AFP that Washington has given the "green light" for these missile strikes, following months of requests from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to expand their military capabilities against Russia.

This escalation in US military aid highlights the intensifying geopolitical dynamics as the conflict extends, potentially altering the course of the war in the coming months.