Biden approves longer-range strikes for Ukraine as military support from the West increases

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied weapons for strikes deeper into Russia. This marks a shift in U.S. policy after months of requests from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. The UK government, which has provided long-range missiles to Ukraine, may also change its stance. A Cabinet minister stated that the UK is giving "full backing" to Ukraine, and Labour leader Keir Starmer emphasized Ukraine's importance ahead of the G20 summit. Since the Russian invasion began in February 2022, the UK has supplied Ukraine with $9.4 billion in military aid, including tanks, air defense systems, and precision missiles. The UK has also trained 45,000 Ukrainian personnel, enhancing their military capabilities.