Biden ‘open’ to supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles – Politico
The Pentagon is reportedly already working through the details of a potential transfer of JASSM missiles | The White House is “open” to sending long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine, which could give previously transferred F-16 jets greater combat ability, Politico reported on Thursday, citing officials in the Biden administration. ● The unnamed officials reportedly told the outlet that no final decision has been made on sending the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM), but the Pentagon is currently “working through the complicated details.” Those issues reportedly include reviews of the transfer of sensitive technologies, and ensuring Ukraine’s jets can launch the 2,400-pound missile, which carries a 1,000-pound warhead. [...] Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that any base hosting Ukrainian F-16s would become a legitimate target for the Russian military, while the Kremlin has declared that no amount of Western hardware will win the conflict for Ukraine.
■ Biden Considering Sending Long-Range Cruise Missiles to Ukraine (Antiwar.com)