Ukraine Strikes Russia with Western Missiles Amid Intensified Conflict
TL;DR
Retired U.S. General Ben Hodges discusses the implications of the U.S. supplying Ukraine with ATACMS missiles, a move that marks a significant shift in White House policy. This decision comes as Ukraine faces a joint Russian-North Korean force and ahead of Donald Trump's presidency, which may alter U.S. support for Ukraine. Hodges emphasizes that Ukraine's resilience and strategic use of new military capabilities could degrade Russian forces, but warns that Western support is crucial for Ukraine's success. He also highlights the potential impact of Trump's policies on U.S.-Russia relations and the geopolitical landscape.
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- Ukraine fires US-made longer-range missiles into Russia for the first time CNN
- Ukraine Hits Russia With Western-Made Missiles for First Time: Report Bloomberg
- Russia Intensifies Assaults on an Exhausted Ukraine The New York Times
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