Biden, for the First Time, Authorizes Ukraine’s Use of American Long-Range Missiles Against Targets in Russia

Trump’s election victory has Ukraine’s international backers worrying that a rushed settlement to the war would mostly benefit Putin.

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Ukrainian soldiers fire toward Russian positions at the front line in the Donetsk region, Ukraine. AP/Evgeniy Maloletka

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Published: Nov 17, 2024, 02:03 PM ET
Updated:Nov 18, 2024, 01:42 PM ET

President Biden has for the first time authorized the use of American long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike inside Russia. The decision is a major American policy shift and comes as Mr. Biden is about to leave office and incoming President-elect Trump has said he would bring about a swift end to the war and has expressed skepticism over continued support by America.

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