Biden Addresses Ukraine's Bold Incursion Into Russia: A New Dilemma for Putin

On August 6, around 1,000 Ukrainian troops broke through the Russian border with tanks in a surprising incursion, creating a significant dilemma for Russian President Vladimir Putin. President Joe Biden confirmed that U.S. officials are in continuous contact with Ukraine, although the U.S. was not involved in the operation.

Ukraine's unprecedented military incursion into Russia poses a significant dilemma for Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to President Joe Biden, who disclosed on Tuesday that U.S. officials are in constant communication with the Ukrainians regarding the maneuver. Approximately 1,000 Ukrainian troops entered Russian territory on August 6, armed with tanks and armored vehicles.

President Biden, speaking to reporters in New Orleans, stated he has received briefings every four to five hours over the past week regarding Ukraine's actions. He described the operation as having caught the Russians off guard, presenting a substantial challenge for Putin.

The U.S. has supplied Ukraine with billions of dollars in weaponry, aimed mainly for defense as the nation combats the Russian invasion that began in February 2022. Biden had previously authorized the use of U.S.-supplied arms against Russian military targets supporting offensive operations in northeastern Ukraine. Despite no forewarning from Ukraine about the Kursk incursion, and White House insistence on non-involvement, the situation escalates tensions, with Russian forces launching retaliatory strikes.

(With inputs from agencies.)