President Joe Biden has granted authorization for Ukraine to deploy advanced long-range American weapons against targets inside Russian territory, according to a senior U.S. official. The decision marks a significant escalation as North Korean troops reportedly join Russia’s military operations.
The approval comes as Russia positions nearly 50,000 troops in the Kursk region, an area targeted by Ukraine’s counteroffensive this summer. In a concerning development, thousands of North Korean soldiers have been deployed to support Russia’s efforts in Kursk, signaling a potential new phase of the conflict.
Biden and his top advisers are reportedly alarmed by the involvement of North Korean forces, fearing it could further escalate the war.
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The decision to allow Ukraine to use the Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) had been the subject of lengthy discussions within the Biden administration. U.S. officials were divided, with some warning that the move could heighten tensions and risk escalation, while others expressed concern about depleting the U.S. stockpile of these weapons.
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The decision to allow Ukraine to use the Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) had been the subject of lengthy discussions within the Biden administration.
U.S. officials were divided, with some warning that the move could heighten tensions and risk escalation, while others expressed concern about depleting the U.S. stockpile of these weapons.
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