Before leaving office, US President Joe Biden gave Ukraine permission to use US-made weapons to carry out attacks inside Russia. Two US officials and a source familiar with the decision described the decision as a significant change in Washington’s policy in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Now Ukrainian soldiers will be able to use the Army Tactical Missile System or ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile Systems).
According to sources, Ukraine plans to launch long-range attacks against Russia in the coming days, although no details have been revealed due to operational security concerns. Biden has taken this step two months before President-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20. Previously, Trump had stated in the US elections that he would soon end this war.
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Zelensky had asked permission
In fact, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had requested several months ago that his army be allowed to use American weapons to attack Russian military bases from the country’s border. Biden’s decision comes in response to Russia’s surprising decision to bring North Korean troops into the fight.
Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., has criticized Biden’s decision. “The military industrial complex wants to make sure they start World War III before my father has a chance to make peace and save his life,” she said.
Russian parliamentarians warned
This step by the United States has increased tension between Washington and kyiv. Russian parliamentarians warned that this measure by the Biden administration will further escalate the war. Vladimir Dzhabarov, a Russian parliamentarian, said: “This is a big step towards the start of World War III.”
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