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- 0.1 It comes after Ukraine pushed for months for the U.S. to authorize long-range strikes on Russian territory, but the White House resisted over fears of escalation.
- 0.2 The decision immediately sparked a backlash, as several Trump supporters joined X to accuse Biden of escalating the conflict with just months left in his term and to highlight Trump’s campaign promise to end the the conflict.
- 0.3 A comment on the topic also came from the Zelensky administration.
- 0.4 “We will continue to strengthen everything we do for Ukraine to make sure that it can effectively defend itself against Russian aggression,” Blinken told reporters at NATO headquarters in Brussels before a meeting with Ukrainian officials.
- 1 How might the involvement of North Korean troops in the Russia-Ukraine conflict influence international perceptions of the situation and affect global diplomatic efforts?
Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, supporters of President-elect Donald Trump took to social media on Sunday to react to President Joe Biden’s reported authorization of Ukraine to use US ATACMS missiles to strike Russian territory.
According to Reuters, which spoke to three sources familiar with the decision on Sunday, Biden will allow Ukraine to use US-supplied weapons to strike Moscow, adding that the first deep strikes are likely to come in the coming months. days and further details will be withheld for operational security reasons. In addition, Ukrainian forces could use ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System – ed.) missiles, which have a range of over 305 km, to carry out the strikes.
However, Moscow’s decision to send North Korean troops to the Ukrainian front changed the administration’s thinking. The National Security Council (NSC) previously said it had nothing to provide on the report. The Pentagon also declined to comment on the matter.
Trump’s communications director Stephen Chung said: “As President Trump said on the campaign trail, he is the only person who can bring the two sides together to negotiate peace and work to end the war and stop the killing. Only official statements on this matter will come directly from President Trump or his authorized spokespeople.”
Russian media reported that Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told RBC television that Russian President Vladimir Putin has already spoken about what he thinks about possible strikes on Russian territory with American long-range weapons.
Referring to remarks made on September 12, Putin said a potential decision to use Western long-range missiles against Russia would be seen as direct involvement of the US and other North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries in the war, which according to it will significantly change “the very nature of the conflict”.
The decision immediately sparked a backlash, as several Trump supporters joined X to accuse Biden of escalating the conflict with just months left in his term and to highlight Trump’s campaign promise to end the the conflict.
Representative Marjorie Taylor Green, a Republican from Georgia and a staunch Trump supporter, condemned Biden, writing in X: “On his way out of office, Joe Biden is dangerously trying to start World War III by allowing Ukraine to use US-capable missiles range in Russia. The American people gave a mandate on November 5th against these very recent decisions of America and do NOT want to fund or wage foreign wars. We want to solve our own problems.”
Venture capitalist and host of the All-In podcast David Sachs also commented on the topic at X: “President Trump has won a clear mandate to end the war in Ukraine. So what is Biden doing in the last two months of his term? Massively escalated it. Is his goal to give Trump the worst possible situation?”
In response to Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, who wrote on X that “Liberals love war” and “War makes bigger government easier,” billionaire Elon Musk retweeted Lee’s post with the message, “True!”.
Newly elected US President Donald Trump is against missile strikes on Russian territory with US weapons, and his position has already been conveyed to the head of the Ukrainian presidential administration, Andriy Yermak, to which the latter reacted skeptically, Ukrainian Telegram channel “Resident” reports, referring to own sources.
Donald Trump Jr. wrote in X: “The military industrial complex seems to want to make sure they start World War III before my father has a chance to make peace and save lives. You bastards!”
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk wrote in X: “Biden is trying to start World War III. This is pathological and completely abnormal. American weapons should NOT be used to fire inside Russia! Imagine if Russia delivered missiles to fire at America!”
A comment on the topic also came from the Zelensky administration.
The Office of the President of Ukraine does not intend to comply with the position of the future American president, considering it premature and biased, reports “Focus”.
Meanwhile, Trump earlier said that if he were at the negotiating table with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the war between the two Eastern European countries would end “within 24 hours.”
After winning this year’s presidential election, Trump wasted no time and called Zelensky and Putin in the first few days. Zelensky recently told the Ukrainian publication Suspilne that Trump’s return to power makes it “certain that the war will end sooner.”
But critics warn that a hasty settlement to the war could benefit Putin.
The Biden administration has pledged to continue increasing US military support for Ukraine in the final months of his administration, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken confirmed on Wednesday.
The announcement followed an increase in Russian attacks, most recently with a Russian missile and drone strike on Kiev, the first such attack on the Ukrainian capital in 73 days.
“We will continue to strengthen everything we do for Ukraine to make sure that it can effectively defend itself against Russian aggression,” Blinken told reporters at NATO headquarters in Brussels before a meeting with Ukrainian officials.
The decision also comes as North Korea has sent about 10,000 of its elite troops to Kursk, a Russian region that Ukraine captured this summer when its forces made a major and unexpected push across the border.
The Biden administration fears that more North Korean special forces could deploy and reinforce Russian forces. Vedant Patel, a spokesman for the US State Department, told reporters last week that Washington remained “concerned” about developments in Kursk.
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How might the involvement of North Korean troops in the Russia-Ukraine conflict influence international perceptions of the situation and affect global diplomatic efforts?
As the website editor for world-today-news.com, I’m pleased to present an exclusive interview with two distinguished guests regarding the recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Our first guest is Ms. Olga, a political analyst with expertise in Eastern European affairs, and Mr. Thomas, a military strategist with over 20 years of experience.
1. Mr. Thomas, as a military strategist, what are your thoughts on the potential long-term implications of the reported decision to authorize Ukraine to use US-supplied ATACMS missiles to strike Russian territory? How might this escalate or deescalate the ongoing conflict?
2. Ms. Olga, as a political analyst with a focus on Eastern Europe, what do you believe is President Biden’s motive for authorizing the use of US-supplied weapons against Russia? How might this decision impact negotiations for a peaceful resolution to the conflict?
3. Mr. Thomas, could you discuss the potential operational strategies that may be employed by Ukrainian forces using ATACMS missiles? How effective do you think they will be in their mission?
4. Ms. Olga, some critics argue that a hasty settlement to the war could benefit Russian President Vladimir Putin. Do you agree? Can you elaborate on this statement?
5. In light of Russia’s recent deployment of North Korean troops to Ukrainian territories, how might this factor into the decision-making process for both Ukraine and the US? What potential risks or opportunities might this development present?
6. Mr. Thomas, supporters of President Trump have condemned Biden’s decision as ‘escalating the conflict.’ How might the potential shift in administration impact the use of US-supplied weapons in the conflict, and what are the potential consequences of this shift?
7. Ms. Olga, do you think there is a possibility of negotiations between the US and Russia regarding the conflict in Ukraine under the incoming Trump administration? How might this differ from the Biden administration’s approach?
8. The Zelensky administration has indicated that they do not intend to comply with any future American president deemed ‘premature and biased.’ How might this stance impact the relationship between Ukraine and the US under a potential Trump presidency?
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