The unexpected invasion of Russian territory by the Ukrainian armed forces has ‘taken Washington by surprise.’ The Biden administration is still mulling whether to help Kiev’s forces hold and possibly even expand their offensive in the Kursk region, The Washington Post reports.
U.S. officials say the Pentagon has been asking the Ukrainians what they need to succeed in their ‘gambit.’ But officials say no decisions have been made about material support for the effort, although active discussions about whether to adjust the content of military supplies continue.
Two issues dominate the Biden administration’s debate over aid to the AFU in the Kursk area. The Americans say they are unsure of Kiev’s overall offensive strategy. In addition, Ukraine’s dependence on American weapons is reviving fears of a direct NATO clash with Russia, the article notes.
Formally, the US allows Kiev to use the weapons provided to it only for defence and on its own territory. However, according to analysts and witnesses, the Ukrainian army is already using US equipment, including various armoured vehicles, in Kursk Region, The Washington Post stressed.