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Biden lifts restriction on Ukraine missiles

President Joe Biden has authorised Ukraine to use American long- range missiles to strike targets deep inside Russia. The decision marks a significant reversal in US policy.

President Biden has agreed that Ukraine can use American long-range missiles to strike targets hundreds of kilometres inside Russia. Ukraine has long pushed for permission to do this. Russia has warned it would lead to a tough response. We speak to a Ukrainian member of parliament.

As migrants continue to make unauthorised and dangerous sea crossings to Europe, we find out about the different approaches being discussed in the European Parliament to try and stop it.

And, world leaders are in Brazil for the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. We get a briefing on the grouping of the most powerful nations and what world leaders are likely to be discussing. We also hear from the youngest delegate at the summit; she is just 13 years old.

(Photo: Aftermath of a Russian missile strike in Odesa. Credit: Reuters)

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Mon 18 Nov 2024 07:06GMT

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