Biden administration approves missile use for Ukraine, escalating tensions with Russia
The Biden administration has approved Ukraine's use of U.S.-provided missiles for deeper strikes into Russia, reversing its previous stance against escalating military involvement. This decision comes just two months before Donald Trump takes office, raising concerns about potential conflict. In response, Russian President Vladimir Putin has lowered the threshold for nuclear weapon use, indicating a serious escalation. Russia claims to have intercepted most of the missiles fired by Ukraine, while Ukraine reports successful strikes on Russian military targets. Critics argue that this shift in policy undermines the possibility of a peaceful transition to the incoming administration, which may pursue a different approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The situation has heightened fears of a broader military confrontation.