Biden Faces Pressure Ahead of U.N. Meeting on Ukraine Strategy

President Joe Biden is under increasing pressure to allow Ukraine to use NATO-supplied weapons to strike deeper into Russian territory as world leaders gather at the United Nations this week. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to present a "victory plan" to Biden, hoping to secure approval for the use of longer-range weaponry.

European allies, particularly key NATO members, are urging Biden to reconsider his stance and give Ukraine more flexibility in its fight against Russia. However, Biden has been cautious, concerned that allowing such strikes could escalate the conflict and risk drawing NATO into direct confrontation with Moscow.

The situation puts Biden in a delicate position as he balances international pressure with the need to avoid provoking a broader war. The outcome of these discussions could significantly influence the next phase of the war in Ukraine.