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2024 - 11 - 18

Biden Unleashes the Missiles: Ukraine's New Permission to Strike Russia!

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Hold onto your hats! Biden just gave Ukraine the green light to launch long-range missiles into Russia—what does this mean for global peace? 🎯🤔

In a significant shift in military strategy, President Joe Biden has officially given Ukraine the green light to use American-supplied long-range missiles against targets within Russian territory. This contentious decision has brought forth a wave of alarmed responses from Moscow, with Russian officials describing the approval as a dangerous escalation that could broaden the Ukraine conflict on a global scale. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary has voiced his concerns, emphasizing that such actions could place the world on a precarious precipice.

On the Ukrainian side, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is optimistic. "Strikes are not made with words. Such things are not announced. The missiles will speak for themselves," he stated, implying that action now transcends diplomatic dialogue. As Ukraine prepares to wield these long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMs), questions arise regarding how this newfound military capability will reshape the ongoing war. Could these missiles tip the balance in favor of Ukraine? Only time will tell.

Meanwhile, the Kremlin has wasted no time responding to Washington's decision. Officials have labeled Biden's actions as akin to ‘fueling the fire,’ warning of severe repercussions. Reports suggest that Russia has been relying on foreign-sourced weaponry to launch assaults onto Ukrainian soils, and this latest development raises the stakes dramatically. As European leaders gather for critical summits, their strategies are likely to converge on how to approach this evolving confrontation and its implications for international relations.

As the situation continues to unfold, it's crucial to remember that military maneuvers are often layered with unforeseen consequences. Potential humanitarian crises may emerge in tandem with military advancements. The world is closely watching—what previously seemed like a distant regional conflict now has echoes reverberating through diplomatic channels across Europe and beyond. One fascinating aspect to note is that the ATACMs missiles have a storied history, boasting impressive accuracy on the battlefield, and have been pivotal in the evolving dynamics of modern warfare. It's a game of chess, but perhaps with a heavier reliance on rockets than rooks!

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Hungary slams Joe Biden's approval for Ukraine to hit Russia with ... (POLITICO.eu)

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's top diplomat says White House's decision could “expand the Ukraine war to a global scale.”

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Ukraine war latest: Kremlin offers first response after Biden allows ... (Sky News)

Joe Biden has allowed Ukraine to strike inside Russia with long-range US missiles, prompting dire warnings from Moscow. Meanwhile, 11 people have been ...

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Could U.S. Long-Range Missiles Tip The Balance In The Ukraine ... (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

The Biden administration has reportedly given Ukraine permission to strike deep inside Russian territory, opening the door for the U.K., France, ...

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Biden clears Ukraine to use long-range missile strikes inside Russia ... (thejournal.ie)

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said: 'Strikes are not made with words. Such things are not announced. The missiles will speak for themselves.

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Biden Clears Ukraine for Long-Range Missile Strikes Inside Russia (The Defense Post)

US President Joe Biden has cleared Kyiv to use long-range American missiles against military targets inside Russia.

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Biden gives Ukraine green light for deeper strikes inside Russia (Daily Sabah)

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to strike deeper into Russian territory using U.S.-supplied Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMs), marking a...

Biden to allow Ukraine to use longer-range US missiles in Russia ... (KGO-TV)

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use long-range ATACMS missiles inside Russia, two U.S. officials confirmed to ABC News on Sunday.

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ATACMS: How long-range missiles striking Russia could affect ... (BBC News)

Getty Images ATACMS missiles are seen during South Korea-US military exercises, surrounded by · shutterstock A portrait of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ...

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Russia says Biden administration 'escalating' Ukraine war (RTE.ie)

Senior Russian politicians have expressed anger at reports that US President Joe Biden has authorised Ukraine to use US long-range missiles to strike ...

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Biden's green light for Ukraine to use ATACMS in Russia just raised ... (CNN)

Is it too late for the US-made Army Tactical Missile Systems, or ATACMS, to make a difference if it hits targets deep inside Russia? The answer is complex and ...

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American policy for Ukraine changes (USA TODAY)

As President Joe Biden heads to the G20 Summit, foreign leaders are more interested in building rapport with the incoming Donald Trump administration before the ...

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Kremlin says Biden is 'fuelling fire' of Ukraine conflict with missiles ... (The Guardian)

Moscow will react to Biden's decision to let Kyiv use longer-range weapons against targets inside Russia, officials say.

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Russia warns Biden that long-range missile approval escalates ... (POLITICO.eu)

Moscow, for its part, has been using foreign-made weapons to strike Ukrainian targets for years.

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Ukraine fears US permission for long-range missile strikes on ... (The Irish Times)

Doubts over scope of US clearance, number of Atacms missiles available and impact of Trump presidency linger in Kyiv.

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U.S. allows Ukraine to use long-range weapons in Russia. And ... (NPR)

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Biden authorizes Ukraine to use long-range US weapons in Russia (CNN)

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use powerful long-range American weapons inside Russia, according to two US officials familiar with the ...

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Will Ukraine now strike Russia with UK weapons? (BBC News)

Britain has been unwilling to let Ukraine send storm shadow missiles into Russia over fears of escalation.

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Russian officials say Biden decision to let Ukraine fire missiles deep ... (CBS News)

A Russian lawmaker calls President Biden's decision to let Ukraine fire U.S. missiles deep into Russia a "very big step toward the beginning" of a third ...

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Ukraine gets green light to use US long-range missiles: What's next? (Aljazeera.com)

Biden authorises Ukraine to use ATACMS inside Russia, angering Moscow, which accuses Washington of escalating conflict.

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For Ukraine, US approval of long-range missiles marks strategic shift (Voice of America)

FILE - U.S. Army soldiers conduct live fire testing of early versions of the Army Tactical Missile System at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, on Dec. 14, ...

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Letting Ukraine fire missiles into Russia unlikely to have decisive effect (The Guardian)

Military and political consequences of allowing Kyiv to use Atacms missiles remain uncertain.

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Joe Biden's overdue missile consent for Ukraine (Financial Times)

From heavy artillery to fighter jets, each shift by the Biden administration to provide Ukraine with more potent weaponry has traced a similar path.

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Biden's move on missiles for Ukraine angers Trump allies (BBC News)

It is not clear if Biden's decision will be endorsed by Donald Trump who has promised to end the Ukraine war.

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US allows Ukraine to use long-range missile strikes into Russia (CNN)

US President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use powerful long-range American weapons inside Russia, according to two US officials.

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Ukraine war latest: Moscow vows response if Ukraine hits Russia ... (Sky News)

Joe Biden has allowed Ukraine to strike inside Russia with long-range US missiles, prompting dire warnings from Moscow. The Kremlin has accused Washington ...

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Kremlin says US 'reckless' to allow Ukraine to hit Russia with long ... (The Irish Times)

Dozens killed and injured in Russian missile strikes on apartment blocks in Sumy and Odesa.

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Biden adding 'fuel to fire', Kremlin says - as Ukraine allowed to fire ... (Sky News)

The UK refuses to comment on whether it will follow the US and give Ukraine permission to fire British-supplied weapons into Russia.

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Ukraine's ATACMS: What Will the U.S. Missiles Mean for the War? (Council on Foreign Relations)

President Joe Biden has given the green light for Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied missile systems to strike deep inside Russian territory. What could it mean ...

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Pentagon rejects Kremlin criticism of US-fueled escalation in Ukraine (Voice of America)

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Ukraine is Allowed to Fire US-made Missiles into Russia (NPR)

Ukraine is granted permission from the Biden administration to fire U.S.-made long range missiles into Russian territory.

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Macron says US made 'good decision' to lift limits on Ukraine missile ... (POLITICO.eu)

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — President Joe Biden made "a good decision" in allowing Ukraine to use weapons manufactured by the U.S. to strike inside Russia, ...

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Why did the US change its mind on Ukraine firing missiles into ... (The Conversation US)

The lifting of US restrictions on the use of ATACMS ballistic missiles by Ukraine may help it repel Russian forces trying to retake Russian territory seized ...

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European troops in Ukraine would secure Trump peace deal, says ... (Financial Times)

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This is nothing new. Since the eve of the full-scale invasion, the Kremlin has been consistent in its calls for permanent Ukrainian neutrality. Neutral status ...

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Keir Starmer declines to rule out allowing Ukraine to use Storm ... (Financial Times)

Sir Keir Starmer has declined to rule out allowing Ukraine to use UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles for strikes inside Russia, after President Joe Biden ...

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Newspaper headlines: PM 'defiant' on Ukraine and 'Clarkson's farmy ... (BBC News)

The UK is expected to join the US in letting Ukraine use its missiles to attack Russia, the Guardian reports. It comes as Moscow has accused the West of ...

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Even if Starmer does allow Ukraine to fire UK missiles deep into ... (Sky News)

The prime minster repeatedly dodged the question when asked about the possible move on the sidelines of the G20 summit - where opinion remains divided on ...

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