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.

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.

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.