Biden Secretly Allows Ukraine to Strike Inside Russia Near Kharkiv with U.S. Weapons in Major Reversal

May 30, 2024, 07:53 PM

U.S. President Joe Biden has secretly given Ukraine permission to strike inside Russia using American-provided weapons, according to a report by Politico. This authorization is limited to the area near Kharkiv and represents a significant reversal of previous restrictions. The decision aims to help Ukraine defend its second-largest city, Kharkiv, from Russian attacks. Biden directed his national security team to ensure that Ukraine can use U.S. weapons for counter-fire purposes in this region. The move, confirmed by a U.S. official and two other people familiar with the situation, was made on Thursday.