First time an American president allows military responses on Russian territory against a nuclear-armed adversary.
Germany also gave approval for Ukraine to use long-range weapons supplied by Berlin on targets inside Russia, limited to defending Kharkiv region.
President Biden authorizes limited strikes on Russian territory using American-made weapons for Ukraine's defense in Kharkiv.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy requested permission to use US weapons inside Russia to defend against attacks.
In a dramatic shift, President Biden has authorized Ukraine to use American-made weapons for limited strikes inside Russia to defend against growing pressure on the besieged city of Kharkiv. This marks the first time an American president has allowed military responses on Russian territory against a nuclear-armed adversary. The decision comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked Biden to change his mind on allowing Ukrainian use of US weapons to hit targets inside Russia, and as Germany also gave Ukraine approval to use long-range weapons supplied by Berlin on targets inside Russia, limited to defending against Russian attacks on the border region of Kharkiv. The move has implications that could clearly extend beyond the current situation in Kharkiv, with experts and officials emphasizing the need for caution and careful consideration of potential consequences.
The shift in policy allows Ukraine to use US-supplied weapons for counter-fire purposes in the Kharkiv region, enabling them to hit back against Russian forces that are attacking or preparing to attack them. However, the administration has not changed its policy regarding prohibiting the use of ATACMS or long-range strikes inside of Russian territory.
As tensions continue to escalate between Ukraine and Russia, this development marks a significant change in strategy and highlights the desperate situation in Kharkiv. The potential consequences of this decision remain to be seen, as both sides continue to navigate the complex and dangerous landscape of the ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked President Joe Biden to change his mind on allowing Ukrainian use of US weapons to hit targets inside Russia
Biden had previously told Ukraine that using weapons supplied by the US to hit targets inside Russia was a no-go due to risk of escalating tensions between the two superpowers
A coalition of lawmakers and senior officials in Washington and Kyiv used the desperate situation in Kharkiv to get Biden to lift his restrictions
Germany has given Ukraine approval to use long-range weapons supplied by Berlin on targets inside Russia, limited to defending against Russian attacks on the border region of Kharkiv.
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Accuracy
President Biden is allowing Ukraine to use U.S. weapons for limited strikes near Kharkiv.
President Biden has authorized Ukraine to conduct limited strikes inside Russia using American-made weapons for self-defense.
President Biden is allowing Ukraine to use U.S. weapons for limited strikes near Kharkiv.
Ukrainian army is facing growing pressure near Kharkiv.
Accuracy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked President Joe Biden to change his mind on allowing Ukrainian use of US weapons to hit targets inside Russia
President Biden had previously told Ukraine that using weapons supplied by the US to hit targets inside Russia was a no-go
President Biden has authorized Ukraine to conduct limited strikes inside Russia using American-made weapons for self-defense.
This is the first time an American president has allowed military responses on Russian territory against a nuclear-armed adversary.
Accuracy
Ukraine can now hit back against Russian forces that are attacking or preparing to attack them, or in response to a barrage near Kharkiv.
Biden had previously told Ukraine that using weapons supplied by the US to hit targets inside Russia was a no-go
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The article reports on a policy shift by President Biden allowing Ukraine to use US-supplied weapons for self-defense inside Russian borders. While the authors do not make any editorializing or emotional manipulation statements, they do selectively report details that support their position and sensationalize the situation by implying this is the first time an American president has allowed such actions against a nuclear-armed adversary. The article also does not disclose any sources.
The decision by Mr. Biden was reported earlier on Thursday by Politico.
American officials said that the change in policy went into effect on Thursday.
