US Considers Allowing Ukraine to Use American Weapons Against Russia
Debate intensifies within the Biden administration over lifting restrictions on Ukraine's use of US arms to target Russian territory.
- US officials are debating whether to allow Ukraine to use American weapons to strike targets in Russia.
- The proposed policy shift is still under discussion and has not been formally presented to President Biden.
- Ukraine argues that the current restriction hampers its defense capabilities, especially against recent Russian offensives near Kharkiv.
- Some US allies, like the UK, have already lifted similar restrictions on their weapons being used to hit Russian targets.
- Concerns persist about potential Russian retaliation, including the risk of escalating the conflict.