President Joe Biden allowed Ukraine to launch strikes inside Russia using American-supplied long-range missiles—a decision America has been reluctant to take for fear of Russian escalation.

The World in Brief from The Economist

The Economist

America permits Ukraine to use missiles; Russia reacts, and more

NOV 19, 20243 MIN
The World in Brief from The Economist

America permits Ukraine to use missiles; Russia reacts, and more

NOV 19, 20243 MIN

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President Joe Biden allowed Ukraine to launch strikes inside Russia using American-supplied long-range missiles—a decision America has been reluctant to take for fear of Russian escalation.