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[–] [email protected] 25 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

I believe NYT makes you login, even on a gift link. Here is a TLDR:

President Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to strike Russian and North Korean forces in Russia, a significant shift in U.S. policy. This decision comes in response to Russia’s introduction of North Korean troops into the conflict and their anticipated assault on Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region.

The move reflects growing concerns over Ukraine’s ability to withstand simultaneous assaults while defending territory. The authorization aims to bolster Ukraine’s defense, target high-value military assets, and deter North Korean involvement. However, it has sparked debate among U.S. officials over escalation risks, as Russia might retaliate against the U.S. or its allies.

President-elect Donald Trump, who has vowed to reduce U.S. support for Ukraine, is set to take office in two months, adding urgency to the decision. The Ukrainian strategy may include using captured Russian territory in Kursk as leverage in potential future negotiations. Meanwhile, the risk of Russian countermeasures remains a central concern for Biden’s administration and its allies.

My take: I’ve been waiting on this since the US election. It’s sound strategy of we believe Putin won’t want to escalate with NATO before Trump takes office.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

You just KNOW on day 1, trump is trying to pull out of NATO......again.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

He'd be breaking a law passed by congress saying congress must approve it if he tried that.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

........and at what point do you think he gives a shit?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

Well, it had bipartisan senate support so I wouldn't immediately jump to the conclusion that the senate would agree.

If they don't approve it that'll cause a crisis and something will happen, whatever it may be.

Edit: Leaving NATO is a lot more serious than the corrupt stuff he does they don't bat an eye at.