WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Biden administration has approved Ukraine’s use of U.S.-made weapons to strike deep inside Russia, a significant policy shift. This move marks a major change in Washington’s approach to the Ukraine-Russia conflict. U.S. officials say Ukraine plans to carry out long-range attacks soon, though operational security concerns limit further details on Biden Ukraine US weapons. #BidenUkraineUSWeapons
This decision comes two months before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. It follows months of requests from President Zelensky. Zelensky had asked to use U.S. weapons against Russian targets far from Ukraine’s border.
The policy change responds to Russia’s deployment of North Korean troops, raising concerns in Washington and Kyiv. Zelensky stated that the missiles would “speak for themselves.” He made this comment during his evening address.
“Today, many in the media are saying that we have received permission to take appropriate actions,” he said. “But strikes are not made with words. Such things are not announced.”
The White House and U.S. State Department declined to comment on the decision.
The Kremlin has not yet responded, but it has warned that loosening restrictions on Ukraine’s use of U.S. weapons would escalate the conflict significantly. #BidenUkraineUSWeapons
Vladimir Dzhabarov, the first deputy head of Russia’s upper house international affairs committee, warned about the U.S. decision. He stated it could lead to “World War Three.”
“The West has decided on such a level of escalation that it could end with the Ukrainian statehood in complete ruins by morning,” Andrei Klishas, a senior member of the Federation Council, Russia’s upper chamber of parliament, said on the Telegram messaging app.
Biden’s Strategic Shift: Empowering Ukraine with U.S. Weapons
Despite concerns over potential escalation, the Biden Ukraine US weapons decision is seen as a necessary response to the changing dynamics of the conflict. The move aims to provide Ukraine with the means to push back Russian advances. However, both Washington and Kyiv remain cautious, with operational security remaining a key concern for the upcoming attacks.
