President Biden approved Ukraine using long-range missiles to fire into against Russian and North Korean forces in the Kursk region of Russia's territory, multiple outlets report. Why it matters: It's the first time Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use powerful long-range American weapons inside Russia, according to two US officials familiar with the decision, as North Korean troops deploy in support of Moscow’s effort.

US President Joe Biden has given the green light for Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplied by the US to strike Russia. A US official has confirmed the move, a major change of US policy, to the BBC's US partner CBS.