Joe Biden hints US may allow Ukraine to hit Russia with long-range weapons
SUMMARY
President Joe Biden suggested that the U.S. might allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles to target Russian territory, confirming his administration is “working that out now.” This shift comes amid growing concern over Russia's ties with Iran, as reports emerged of Moscow receiving ballistic missiles from Tehran. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy are currently in Kyiv, discussing advanced Western-supplied weapons, including British Storm Shadow missiles, with President Volodymyr Zelensky. Biden is expected to discuss the matter further with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Washington. The U.S. had previously expressed concerns about escalating the conflict but may now be reconsidering as Kyiv urges the West to lift restrictions. With Ukraine recently invading Russia’s Kursk region, long-range missile capabilities could mark a turning point in its fight against Russian forces.
