USA between two lights: what influences decisions regarding the transfer of ATACMS

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According to media reports, the US presidential administration decided to transfer long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine even before Vladimir Zelensky's visit to the United States . However, it is not public. But in the Joe Biden administration there is now a struggle over the final goal of the war.

About thisChannel 24stated the Russian opposition politician, world chess champion Garry Kasparov, noting that they are talking, in particular, about whether the United States is ready to help defeat Ukraine in the war.

“The consequences of this victory are the liberation of all territories, the rise Ukrainian flag in Sevastopol – will very likely lead to irreversible political changes in Russia and the potential collapse of Russia,” Kasparov emphasized.

According to him, the Biden administration has a powerful wing, which includes, in particular, US Presidential National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, CIA Director William Burns and several other people. They say they are allegedlypanickily afraidof such a development of events.

“This balance constantly goes back and forth,” said a Russian opposition politician.

On the other hand , there are those who believe that Ukraine’s victory is necessary in order for there to be a chance for world order at all. This party, Garry Kasparov noted, is headed by the US Minister of Defense and Foreign Minister.

This fight is leading to Biden's doubts. Being between two factions in his administration, Biden is constantly moving in this direction, added the world chess champion.

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Step by step

Kasparov noted that there is no reason not to provide these long-range missiles to Ukraine in full. In addition, these weapons will have to be disposed of sooner or later. And for this you will need to pay money.

“Pay to have them dismantled in a few years or give them to Ukraine today to solve the military tasks facing the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Biden is making this decision step by step,” the Russian opposition politician emphasized.

They say the same thing happened with the MLRS HIMARS, tanks and planes. He is convinced that political logic in America dictates that Biden provide Ukraine with all the necessary weapons to win the war in the spring of 2024. After all, there are presidential elections next in the United States, and a protracted war will playagainst the administrationPresident of the United States.

The Biden administration will simply be forced, as part of its political survival, to begin helping Ukraine in the amount that will be necessary for complete victory next spring, Kasparov suggested.< /p>

The story is mirror

According to the world chess champion, if German Chancellor Olaf Scholzannounces the provision of long-range missilesTaurus, this means that the decision on ATACMS has been made.

“Repetition of the mirror story with tanks. Germany is looking at America. The decision to supply German missiles is connected not with the French, not with the British, but with the Americans. If Scholz announces Taurus, it means ATACMS is already on its way,” the Russian emphasized. Opposition politician.

What is known about the transfer of long-range missiles to Ukraine

• The Washington Post previously stated that the US presidential administration is close to in order to make a decision to transfer ATACMS long-range missiles to Ukraine.
• NBS News reported that Joe Biden decided to provide the Ukrainian Armed Forces with these long-range missiles. According to media reports, he has already informed Vladimir Zelensky about this. However, the Pentagon and the White House did not confirm this information.
• German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the decision on the supply of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine would be made within one to two weeks. At the same time, he stated that it does not depend on the transfer of ATACMS to the APU.