Ukraine gets green light to use US long-range missiles: What’s next?
Al JazeeraBiden authorises Ukraine to use ATACMS inside Russia, angering Moscow, which accuses Washington of escalating the conflict. United States President Joe Biden has reportedly lifted restrictions on Kyiv on the use of long-range missiles, which means Ukrainian forces may fire American-made missiles inside Russian territory for the first time. Ukraine can use long-range tactical missiles to attack concentrations of Russian and North Korean troops in Kursk, which sits on Ukraine’s border, as well as military equipment inside Russian territory. “I have a great hope that Trump will overcome this decision if this has been made because they are seriously risking the start of World War III, which is not in anybody’s interest.” Putin had warned the West two months ago against allowing the use of long-range missiles in Russian territory. French newspaper Le Monde, quoting the country’s foreign minister, reported that Paris is open to allowing Ukraine to use its long-range missiles to strike inside Russian territory.