President Joe Biden has authorized the deployment of U.S. long-range missiles to bolster Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression.
This audacious move comes at a critical juncture, with President Biden on the verge of leaving office and President-elect Donald Trump signaling his intent to drastically cut U.S. support for Ukraine, determined to bring the conflict to a swift conclusion.
This decision marks a dramatic shift in U.S. policy, signifying the first time such advanced weaponry will play a pivotal role in Ukraine’s defense strategy, reported Fox 4 KDFW.
Here is more of the story from Fox:
President Joe Biden has authorized the use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike inside Russia, sources familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
President Joe Biden has for the first time authorized the use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike inside Russia, according the Associated Press. This is a ‘major shift’ as Biden is about to leave office and President-elect Trump pledged to limit American support for Ukraine and end the war as soon as possible.
It’s the first time the U.S. has allowed such weapons for Ukraine. It marks a major policy shift.
The move comes as Biden is about to leave office and President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to limit American support for Ukraine and end the war as soon as possible.
A resident walks next to a destroyed building as the Russia-Ukraine war continues on November 14, 2024 in Myrnohrad, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. (Photo by Piotr Sobik/Anadolu via Getty Images)
The weapons are likely to be used in response to North Korea’s decision to send thousands of troops to Russia in support of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, according to the AP’s sources.
This is a developing story.
