<p>US media say President Biden has made a major policy change, by letting Ukraine use long-range missiles to hit targets deep inside Russia. Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, has long called for the change. There's been no confirmation from the White House.</p><p>Also in the programme: An Israeli airstrike in central Beirut is reported to have killed Hezbollah’s media chief; Russian opposition protestors take to the streets in Berlin; and a proposal in the new Zealand parliament, which would impact the rights of Maoris there.</p><p>(Photo: White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs)</p>

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Biden allows Ukraine to strike inside Russia with US missiles

NOV 17, 202447 MIN
Newshour

Biden allows Ukraine to strike inside Russia with US missiles

NOV 17, 202447 MIN

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<p>US media say President Biden has made a major policy change, by letting Ukraine use long-range missiles to hit targets deep inside Russia. Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, has long called for the change. There's been no confirmation from the White House.</p><p>Also in the programme: An Israeli airstrike in central Beirut is reported to have killed Hezbollah’s media chief; Russian opposition protestors take to the streets in Berlin; and a proposal in the new Zealand parliament, which would impact the rights of Maoris there.</p><p>(Photo: White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs)</p>