Pressure on Biden to let US weapons strike Russia

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The growing pressure on President Joe Biden to allow Ukraine to use Western-supplied weapons to strike Russian territory marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict.
Key US allies, including France, have signaled support for this potential escalation, despite longstanding concerns about provoking a broader war.
While US Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicated that US policy might adapt to changing battlefield conditions, and the White House has maintained that there is no current change in policy.
This issue arises as Ukraine faces intense Russian offensives, particularly in the east and around Kharkiv, highlighting the critical juncture in the conflict, while Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of severe repercussions, particularly for smaller European nations, if such actions proceed .

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