President Biden has authorized Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles to attack Russian territory, according to US officials. The missiles will be used to target Russian and North Korean forces in western Russia's Kursk region as part of Ukraine's defense efforts.

 The decision is seen as a significant shift in US policy, and Biden's move has sparked controversy among his advisers. The announcement comes at a time when President-elect Donald J. Trump is coming into office, having promised to reduce support for Ukraine.

 The authorization to deploy the Army Tactical Missile System (Atacoms) came in response to North Korea's unexpected cooperation with Russia. While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky did not directly confirm the new permits, he said the quantity of missiles was more important than easing sanctions.

 Source: New York Times