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Why did the US change its mind on Ukraine firing missiles into Russia? And will it impact the war? (theconversation.com)

submitted 3 days ago by Joker@sh.itjust.works to c/globalpolitics@lemmy.world

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[–] Idontevenknowanymore@mander.xyz 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Because fuck Russia, that's why.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 2 points 2 days ago

I agree with the sentiment, but that is not why.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 2 points 2 days ago

Maybe it has something to do with Russia suddenly bringing a third country's troops into the war and amassing some 50k by Ukraine's border.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/10/us/politics/russia-north-korea-troops-ukraine.html

If Russia wants to talk "escalation", let's start there.

[–] Bookmeat@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

Maybe it allows Biden to send more aid in time before Trump takes over. Most other resources are thin and can only go out the door as new ones are made to replace them.

[–] eran_morad@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

Brandon regrets being a pussy.