US President Joe Biden has reportedly lifted restrictions, allowing Ukraine to deploy US weapons with long-range capabilities against targets inside Russian territory. This decision paves the way for Ukraine to potentially carry out its first such attack soon. Meanwhile, Russian state media framed this move as the US and NATO’s direct entry into the conflict, although there has yet to be an official response from the Kremlin. Analysts suggest that while Russia may escalate actions in response, President Vladimir Putin is generally cautious about direct confrontations.