Biden’s Commitment to Ukraine: The Delivery of Long-Range ATACMS Missiles Marks a Significant Turning Point in the Conflict
Ukraine has received long-range ATACMS missiles from the United States this month, even before Congress approved new aid to Kyiv. President Joe Biden made the direct request for the shipment of these missiles in February, which arrived in Ukraine in March as part of the latest aid package. The inclusion of the missiles in the aid package was not announced at the time for operational security reasons, at Ukraine’s request.
The use of ATACMS missiles, also known as MGM-140, has been deemed crucial for Ukraine’s success, as they can reach Russian bases with ease. These missiles have a much greater range than those previously used by Ukraine and will significantly alter the battlefield dynamics. The country has requested partners to provide them as soon as possible for use within its borders.
Concerns were raised about delivering such missiles to Ukraine, with fears that it could escalate the conflict with Russia. However, Ukraine has now used American ATACMS missiles against Russia for the first time in October, with their recently delivered longer range being put to use effectively on Ukrainian soil.
The significance of these missiles in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia cannot be overstated.
President Biden directly requested that long-range ATACMS missiles be delivered to Ukraine even before Congress approved new aid to Kyiv. This move was significant because it demonstrated Biden’s commitment to supporting Ukraine and providing it with crucial weapons systems that could help it succeed on its frontlines.
The inclusion of ATACMS missiles in an aid package was not announced at first due to operational security reasons, but their arrival marked a significant turning point in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. With their much greater range than previous Ukrainian missiles, these weapons can easily reach Russian bases and change the dynamics of battlefield operations.
Ukraine has requested partners to provide them with more long-range ATACMS missiles as soon as possible so they can be deployed within its borders effectively.
There were concerns about delivering such weapons systems to Ukraine due to their potential impact on escalating conflict with Russia. However, their successful use against Russia last October demonstrated how critical they are in achieving victory on Ukrainian soil.
In conclusion, President Biden’s decision to deliver long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine ahead of Congress approval shows his commitment to supporting Kyiv and providing crucial weapons systems that can help it succeed on its frontlines. The arrival of these weapons marks a significant turning point in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and underscores how critical they are in achieving victory on Ukrainian soil.
