In a significant policy shift, the Biden administration has approved the use of long-range missiles by Ukraine, enabling strikes deep into Russian territory. This decision follows months of requests from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and comes amid concerns over potential changes in US support for Ukraine after the upcoming presidential transition to Donald Trump. With the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) now authorized for use against Russian targets, Ukraine aims to bolster its defense in the face of increasing threats from Russian and North Korean forces.