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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken clarified that Ukraine approached the U.S. for permission to use military equipment to counter Russian incursions, especially in the northeastern regions. The authorization, according to reports, specifically allows for offensive operations targeting Russian military assets involved directly in attacking Ukraine rather than broader territorial or strategic targets. President Biden's administration had traditionally been cautious about enabling offensive strikes inside Russia, fearing a wider escalation; thus, this shift signals a pragmatic response to rapidly evolving battlefield realities.