Kremlin accuses Biden of escalating Ukraine tensions with missile decision
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The Kremlin accused U.S. President Joe Biden of escalating tensions in Ukraine by allowing Kyiv to use long-range missiles against targets in Russia. This statement followed a Russian strike on Odesa that killed at least eight people and injured 18. Ukraine has sought permission to use the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) to target Russian military sites. A U.S. official confirmed this policy shift, citing Russia's deployment of North Korean troops as a factor. The Russian defense ministry reported recent territorial gains in Donetsk. Meanwhile, Ukraine's energy infrastructure continues to suffer from Russian attacks, with many residents in Odesa still without power or heating after recent strikes.