The New York Times issued a report on Sept. 26, which said that U.S. spy agencies had warned the administration that allowing Kiev to use Western missiles to his deep into Russia could trigger a direct backlash from Moscow, including “sabotage targeting facilities in Europe” and “potentially lethal attacks on U.S. and European military bases.” However, Politico reported on Sept. 27 that, while President Biden didn’t give Kiev permission to hit deep into Russia, the issue “remains under consideration” at the White House.
Politico went on to claim that Biden and his aides have privately questioned Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s so-called “victory plan.” Politico cited two people familiar with White House conversations to say that Biden’s group is “somewhat dubious” about Zelenskyy’s planning.
Further, they fear that his decision to launch an offensive into Russia’s Kursk Region may have escalated the possible collapse of Ukraine’s frontline in the Donbas. “They privately question his decision to launch an offensive into Russia, which has drawn troops away from the front lines in Donetsk and worry about the long-term trajectory of the conflict.”
