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Ukraine has been advocating for the ability to use these long-range missiles — a request that has been pending for months. Previously, Ukraine was only allowed to use these powerful weapons against Russian forces occupying Ukrainian territories, which allowed Russia to position key military assets safely on its own soil. Supporters of the new authorization viewed it as a necessary step for Ukraine to impose greater costs on Russia, while skeptics warned of potential retaliation against NATO and the United States.