US Nears Decision to Let Ukraine Hit Some Targets in Russia
Discussions between the allies over missile strikes have intensified since Donald Trump won US elections earlier this month.
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The US is approaching a final decision to lift some restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Western-made weapons to strike limited military targets in Russia, according to people familiar with the matter.
The discussions have been shaped by North Korea ramping up support for President Vladimir Putin’s army and a decision would also follow an increase in Russian missile and drone attacks on its neighbor, the people said. They spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private deliberations.