Russia criticizes US decision to allow Ukraine to strike inside its territory

President Joe Biden has changed U.S. policy to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia. This decision follows a deadly Russian missile attack in Ukraine that killed 11 people, including children. Moscow responded with warnings, claiming this shift escalates the conflict and implicates NATO countries in a war with Russia. Kremlin officials suggested that Western support for Ukraine includes targeting assistance. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged the change but emphasized that actions, not words, will determine the impact. Some NATO allies expressed cautious optimism about the new guidelines, while others remain uncertain about their effectiveness.