Biden Approves Long-Range US Missiles for Ukraine, Escalating Tensions with Russia

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use long-range ATACMS missiles inside Russia, reversing a previous prohibition. This decision allows Ukraine to potentially target Russian forces in Kursk, where a significant number of Russian and North Korean troops are stationed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the move, emphasizing action over words. The U.S. had previously limited Ukraine to using shorter-range missiles, and concerns remain about crossing a "red line" with Russia, which has warned against such actions.