Biden allows Ukraine to use US missiles against targets in Russia

President Joe Biden has changed U.S. policy to allow Ukraine to use American long-range missiles, known as ATACMS, against targets in Russia. This marks a significant shift after months of restrictions, as Ukraine has sought this capability since the start of the invasion in February 2022. The decision comes amid changing battlefield dynamics and the potential for a second Trump administration. Ukrainian officials reported that ATACMS were used for the first time in attacks on Russia's Bryansk region, which Moscow described as a "new phase" in the conflict. Biden's administration has not officially confirmed the policy change, but unnamed officials indicated that the missiles would initially target areas near Russia's Kursk region. The move is seen as a response to Russia's deployment of North Korean troops and aims to strengthen Ukraine's position ahead of future negotiations.