President Biden has greenlit Ukraine to conduct targeted strikes within Russian territory near Kharkiv using US-supplied munitions, CNN reports. The decision follows Russian advances near Kharkiv, with Ukrainian forces now empowered to retaliate against Russian targets. While strictly confined to Kharkiv’s vicinity, Ukrainian authorities have not sought to expand the permitted area. The shift aligns with recent statements from European leaders, including Macron and Scholz, emphasizing Ukraine’s right to self-defense within legal and supplied weapon parameters. However, formidable munitions like long-range ATACMS missiles remain off-limits.