President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to fire U.S.-supplied long-range missiles deep into Russian territory, according to reports—a significant reversal of Washington’s policy in the Ukraine–Russia conflict. Meanwhile, Russia launches its largest attack on Ukraine in months, Jason Perry reports.
Also, Biden became the first U.S. president to visit the Amazon rainforest today. That’s before traveling to Rio de Janeiro for the G20 summit. Arian Pasdar is in Brazil.
Before taking off, Trump joined UFC fans and some of his Cabinet selections for a championship fight at Madison Square Garden.
An Israeli airstrike has reportedly killed Hezbollah’s media relations chief. His death comes as Israeli forces continue to launch airstrikes in Lebanon’s capital.
