Biden Allows Ukraine to Strike Russia With Long-Range U.S. Missiles

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*Summary*

President Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied ATACMS long-range missiles for strikes inside Russia, a significant policy shift prompted by Russia’s deployment of over 10,000 North Korean troops to support its assault in the Kursk region.

The decision aims to help Ukraine defend its positions, target critical military assets, and send a deterrent message to North Korea.

While this move escalates U.S. involvement, officials acknowledge risks of Russian retaliation.

The policy change comes as President-elect Trump prepares to scale back U.S. support for Ukraine.

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Hope Ukraine can get a lot done in the 2 months before US policy changes back. Maybe Biden is trying to force a rift between two old dictators before he leaves office, because as is I doubt Putin is going to allow Trump to stay on Ukraine's side.

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Here's a gift link you can edit into your post so that (almost) everybody get seamless access to the article.

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Bloomberg is reporting that North Korea could send as many as 100,000 troops to Ukraine. There really is no choice given that.

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Wow i would not have thought it possible. Hopefully this will inspire the rest of NATO to follow suit.

Edit: Storm Shadow / SCALP are go as well!!!

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The Trump can not unsend Storm Shadows and SCAPLs though ;)

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But can I imagine that this order will be receded by Trump in two months, so Ukraine is back to square 3.

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for two months?

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They may not receive any more after two months anyway.

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It seems a little late, two month before the end of his term.

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