US Greenlights Long-Range Missiles for Ukraine Amid Rising Tensions

The U.S. has authorized Ukraine to use long-range ATACMS missiles to strike deep inside Russia, a move welcomed by Ukrainian officials but not seen as a decisive game-changer in the ongoing conflict. This decision comes as Ukraine faces increasing pressure from Russian forces and a potential counteroffensive in the Kursk region. While Ukrainian leaders express relief at the support, they emphasize the need for more strategic changes and additional military aid. Russia has warned that such actions could be seen as NATO's direct involvement, but Ukrainian officials dismiss these threats as bluffs.