Biden allows Ukraine to hit Russian targets with US arms, angering Moscow
President Joe Biden has given Ukraine the go-ahead to use American weaponry to strike inside Russia for the limited purpose of defending Kharkiv, according to U.S. officials.

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2 developments- May 26, 2024White House Divided: Should Ukraine Strike Back Inside Russia?
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