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Posted 9/17/2023, 4:41:00 AM

GOP Senators Push Biden to Send Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine Now

Republican senators demand Biden send ATACMS missiles to Ukraine immediately
4 GOP senators say delays "undermine U.S. national security interests" and prolong conflict
Senators say ATACMS can hit Russian logistics, communications, missile/drone launch sites
Missiles like Storm Shadow show effectiveness of long-range strikes, senators argue
ATACMS could boost Ukraine counteroffensive, destroy Russian forces, senators say

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Posted 9/17/2023, 4:41:00 AM

GOP Senators Push Biden to Send Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine Now

Republican senators demand Biden send ATACMS missiles to Ukraine immediately
4 GOP senators say delays "undermine U.S. national security interests" and prolong conflict
Senators say ATACMS can hit Russian logistics, communications, missile/drone launch sites
Missiles like Storm Shadow show effectiveness of long-range strikes, senators argue
ATACMS could boost Ukraine counteroffensive, destroy Russian forces, senators say

yahoo.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/6/2023

U.S. announces it’s sending controversial depleted-uranium rounds to Ukraine

The Biden administration will send depleted-uranium munitions to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package, despite concerns about health risks and Russian propaganda.

9/6/2023

Mitch McConnell says there’s ‘no excuse’ not to support more Ukraine aid

9/11/2023

U.S. Weighs Sending Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine, Despite Cluster Munitions Controversy

9/17/2023

Lavrov Accuses West of Waging War on Russia as Tensions With NATO Escalate Over Ukraine Conflict

9/18/2023

Biden to Use UN Speech to Rally Support for Ukraine Amid Domestic Political Fights

9/22/2023

Biden Announces Long-Range Missile Aid for Ukraine After Zelenskiy Visit

9/23/2023

U.S. Considers Sending Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine, Raising Escalation Fears

The Biden administration is nearing a decision to provide Ukraine with long-range ATACMS missiles that scatter cluster bomblets, despite concerns about their maximum range reaching into Russia.

10/1/2023

Biden Urges Republicans to Quickly Pass Separate Ukraine Aid Bill After It Was Dropped From Spending Bill

10/4/2023

Biden Pushes for Urgent Ukraine Aid as Funding Runs Low and Congressional Support Wavers

10/5/2023

Biden Seeks to Ensure U.S. Military Aid for Ukraine Amid House Turmoil After McCarthy's Failed Bid

10/15/2023

White House Proposes Over $2 Billion in Aid for Israel and Ukraine, Facing Uncertainty in Congress