Biden Not Expected to Announce Transfer of Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine During Zelenskyy Visit

Biden administration reportedly not planning to announce transfer of ATACMS missiles to Ukraine during Zelenskyy's visit.
Decision on supplying ATACMS raised by Ukraine officials during Blinken's Kyiv visit last week.
Kremlin warned supplying longer-range missiles would cross a "red line".
Zelenskyy and Biden to meet at White House on Sept. 21, new military aid expected.
U.S. media reports increased likelihood of positive decision on providing ATACMS missiles.

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9/11/2023

Biden Weighs Sending Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine Ahead of UN Meeting

The Biden administration is considering whether to send long-range missiles to Ukraine, but a final decision has not yet been made, and it is unlikely to happen before the U.N. General Assembly; if approved, the missiles would provide Ukraine with the ability to strike deep into Russian territory.

9/16/2023

U.S. and Germany Weigh Transfer of Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine

The United States and Germany are discussing the transfer of ATACMS and Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine, with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasizing that it is up to the Ukrainian Armed Forces to decide how they will use the weapons.

9/17/2023

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

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov commented on the US government's intention to provide Ukraine with long-range ATACMS missiles, stating that it will not change the essence of the ongoing conflict, as he believes Ukraine is being prepared to fight for the strategic defeat of Russia.

9/22/2023

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

U.S. President Joe Biden has reportedly informed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that the United States will provide Kyiv with ATACMS long-range missiles to help attack and disrupt supply lines, air bases, and rail networks in Russian-occupied territory.

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.

9/22/2023

U.S. Considers Providing Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine, But Fears Over Escalation Give Pause

Ukraine may receive long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) from the US, which would enhance their ability to strike deep behind enemy lines, but it would not be enough to radically change the course of the war without additional military capabilities.

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Posted 9/16/2023, 10:27:00 AM

Biden Not Expected to Announce Transfer of Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine During Zelenskyy Visit

Biden administration reportedly not planning to announce transfer of ATACMS missiles to Ukraine during Zelenskyy's visit.
Decision on supplying ATACMS raised by Ukraine officials during Blinken's Kyiv visit last week.
Kremlin warned supplying longer-range missiles would cross a "red line".
Zelenskyy and Biden to meet at White House on Sept. 21, new military aid expected.
U.S. media reports increased likelihood of positive decision on providing ATACMS missiles.

yahoo.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/11/2023

Biden Weighs Sending Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine Ahead of UN Meeting

9/16/2023

U.S. and Germany Weigh Transfer of Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine

9/17/2023

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

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.

9/22/2023

U.S. Considers Providing Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine, But Fears Over Escalation Give Pause