Policy Shift in U.S. Support for Ukraine

President Biden's authorization for Ukraine to use American-supplied long-range missiles inside Russia represents a significant shift in U.S. policy towards the ongoing conflict. This change was prompted by Russia's deployment of North Korean troops, which escalated the situation and required a stronger response from the U.S. Officials in the Biden administration are divided over this decision, with some fearing retaliation from Russia while others see the threat as exaggerated. Ultimately, the objective of this policy adjustment is to communicate to North Korea that there are serious repercussions for their involvement in the conflict.