Washington, D.C. — Alan Yu, senior vice president for National Security and International Policy at the Center for American Progress, issued the following statement on President Joe Biden authorizing long-range strikes for Ukraine:
The Center for American Progress welcomes President Biden’s decision to authorize Ukraine’s use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles for strikes inside Russia, which marks an important and necessary step in supporting Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s unjust and illegal invasion. This decision supports Ukraine’s ability to end the war on its own terms while holding Russia accountable for its ongoing aggression. By putting hundreds of strategic military targets within reach, the administration is providing Ukraine with the tools needed to protect its sovereignty, safeguard its people, and secure a future free from the threat of further attacks.
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