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Biden Permits Limited Ukrainian Strikes in Russia Near Kharkiv Using US Munitions

May 30, 2024, 08:30 PM

President Joe Biden has given Ukraine permission to carry out limited strikes within Russia using American munitions, according to US officials. The strikes are restricted to military targets near the Kharkiv region, which is being used to launch attacks on Ukraine. This decision marks a significant shift in US policy, allowing Ukraine to use US-made weapons to defend Kharkiv and its territory.