Biden authorizes Ukraine to use U.S. missiles to strike targets within Russia

ChainCatcher news, according to reports from Bloomberg and the Associated Press, the outgoing Biden administration seems to be desperately undermining the global geopolitical landscape and has authorized the lifting of some restrictions on Ukraine's use of Western-made weapons to strike military targets within Russia.

This decision is reportedly due to North Korea increasing its support for Russian President Putin's army, as well as Russia ramping up missile and drone attacks on its neighbors. This approval marks a significant shift in U.S. policy and comes as Biden is about to leave office, while the incoming elected president Trump has stated he will quickly end the war and has expressed skepticism about continued U.S. support. Ukrainian President Zelensky has long urged allies to allow the use of Western weapons to strike military targets within Russia. He believes this decision will enable Ukraine to better defend against attacks on its critical infrastructure and cities.

Insiders say that if approved, this capability may first be used in Russia's Kursk region, where Ukraine is currently fighting against North Korean and Moscow forces. However, one insider mentioned that even if any permission is granted, it is unlikely to reach the extent that Ukraine has requested.

It is reported that Ukraine plans to conduct its first long-range strike in the coming days, likely using the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). (Jinshi)