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Turning to Eastern Europe, Ukraine has officially begun using American-made weapons to strike inside Russian territory, marking a significant escalation. Confirmation by Ukrainian officials indicates the deployment of US-supplied High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to target Russian forces, particularly missile launchers in Belgorod—just 20 miles inside Russia.
This move closely follows President Biden’s discreet authorization last Thursday, which limited the use of US weapons to strikes on Russian targets involved directly in Ukraine’s defense. The White House has emphasized that American weapons are being used responsibly within these constraints, but the development signifies a notable shift in the dynamics of the conflict.