Biden allows Ukraine to use US long-range weapons against Russia

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use long-range American weapons inside Russia, a significant shift in U.S. policy. This decision comes as North Korean troops join Russian forces in the Kursk region, where Ukraine has been counteroffensive. The U.S. will allow Ukraine to use Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) primarily in Kursk. Previously, the U.S. had restricted these weapons to Ukrainian territory, citing concerns about escalating the conflict and limited missile supplies. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had been advocating for this capability to target Russian positions. The U.S. had initially withheld ATACMS for two years but began supplying them earlier this year, reflecting a change in approach as the war continues.