Joe Biden authorized Ukraine to use long-range missiles, but it’s Trump who could benefit

The Biden government has often been criticized for not taking a strong enough position, whether in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine or in the Israeli-Palestinian war. But last week, the current occupant of the White House gave the green light to lift restrictions prohibiting Ukraine from using long-range weapons supplied by the United States on the territory of Kursk, Russia. This resolution could well be a boon for the future American president, Donald Trump, according to a Newsweek article published on November 18, 2024.

“President Biden gave the green light to lift restrictions that will allow Ukraine to use long-range weapons supplied by the United States to strike deep into Russian territory”an American official confirmed to CBS News on Sunday, reports an article published on November 18, 2024 on the news channel’s website.

A starting point for expanding American influence?

If the White House did not wish to comment, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky seemed to confirm the news: “Today there is a lot of talk in the media about the authorization we received to carry out these actions. But strikes are not carried out with words. Such things are not announced. The missiles will speak for themselves- They certainly will.”he announced during a speech published on November 18, 2024 on his Telegram account.

This initiative constitutes “a gift to Trump, who can hopefully leave this policy in place as a starting point for his influence depending on what he intends to do”retired US lieutenant general Ben Hodges told Newsweek.

A message to Pyongyang?

According to him, this relaxation allowing the use of the army’s tactical missile system (ATACMS) on Kursk could “disturb Russian and North Korean attacks on the Kursk bridgehead by destroying the headquarters, artillery and logistical sites”relate Newsweek.

It remains to be seen whether this decision, if confirmed, will open the door to other countries supplying Ukraine with weapons. If the United Kingdom or France in turn authorize kyiv to use their missiles on Russia, this war could well enter a new phase.