Biden Approves Ukraine’s Use of US Arms to Strike Inside Russia

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has approved a significant policy shift, allowing Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied weapons to carry out strikes inside Russian territory. This marks a major change in U.S. military assistance to Ukraine amid its ongoing war with Russia.

The decision comes as former President Donald Trump, who has previously promised to reduce U.S. support for Ukraine, prepares for a potential return to office.

The new policy allows Ukraine to use advanced U.S. weaponry, such as long-range missile systems, to target Russian military assets deeper inside Russia, a move that could escalate tensions between the two countries. Until now, U.S. support has been focused on helping Ukraine defend its own territory, with restrictions on targeting Russia itself.

Biden’s move underscores the growing U.S. commitment to Ukraine, but it also risks further provoking Russia and complicating international relations as the conflict enters a more unpredictable phase.