Biden Approves Long-Range Missile Use for Ukraine

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range missiles for the first time to strike inside Russia, marking a significant policy shift just before he leaves office. This decision is largely in response to North Korea's deployment of troops to support Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. The missiles, known as ATACMS, are expected to be used against Russian and North Korean forces in the Kursk region. This move has sparked division among Biden's advisers and comes amid plans by President-elect Donald Trump to curtail U.S. support for Ukraine. Recent Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, which included substantial losses for Russia, underscore the escalating conflict. The authorization is seen as a strategic leverage for Ukraine in potential future ceasefire negotiations.