Better late than never: Yermak comments on Biden's approval for strikes against Russia.

The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, commented on the recent decision by U.S. President Joe Biden to allow Ukraine to strike the Kursk region of Russia with long-range missiles. He noted that this is a significant step for the country's defense. Yermak also emphasized that while this decision was made later than it could have been, it is still meaningful.

He shared this during an interview with the Italian television channel TG1, responding to questions about the potential delay in the actions of allies.

"Better late than never; this is an important decision. I can't share details beyond what President Zelensky has said; let the results on the battlefield speak for themselves," Yermak stated.

The Head of the President's Office also stressed that Russia is continuously attacking Ukraine, targeting civilian objects, including hospitals, while Ukrainian forces only strike military targets.

"Putin has announced a change in the nuclear doctrine, ready to use it if Russia feels threatened. In reality, Putin has never stopped threatening the world with nuclear power; he did so when Finland decided to join NATO," Yermak added.

What is known about the U.S. permission

As previously reported, on November 17, Biden allowed Ukraine to use ATACMS missile systems to strike military targets in the Kursk region of Russia in response to the involvement of North Korean troops in combat on the side of the Russian Federation.

Following the U.S. permission, the Armed Forces of Ukraine on November 19 attacked an ammunition depot in the Bryansk region. This not only marked a new level of warfare but also sent a signal to Moscow: there are no longer safe zones in the rear. For Ukraine, the U.S. permission is an opportunity not only to deter the aggressor but also to elevate the conflict to a new level in a global context. Future strikes could become even more powerful, considering the strategic goal of weakening the Kremlin's ability to wage war.

During the strike on the arsenal in the Bryansk region of Russia, Ukraine used eight ATACMS ballistic missiles. The Russian air defense was able to intercept only two of the launched missiles. The others reached their target and hit it, destroying a massive ammunition depot.