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Ukraine's president acknowledged reports that the U.S. is ready to let Ukrainian troops

fire Western-supplied long-range missiles at military targets deep inside Russia.

NPR's Joanna Kikis reports, Ukraine has been

pushing for the change for months and is concerned that the incoming Trump administration

will cancel it. Ukraine's president, Volodyemir Zelensky, has pushed the White House for months

to let his troops use long-range aerial missiles like attackams. In his nightly video

address, he said his so-called victory plan to end the war on Ukraine's terms includes the use

of these long-range missiles. There's a lot of talk in the media about us receiving permission

for these actions, but strikes are not carried out with words.

Such things are not announced.

The missiles will speak for themselves.

A U.S. official told NPR that the strikes will be used in and around Russia's

Kursk region.

The permission may not last long.

The incoming Trump administration can cancel it.

Joanna Kikis, NPR News.

Donald Trump is challenging the Senate to confirm three nominees some Republican senators believe are unqualified. The three controversial nominees are Pete Hegseth for defense, Tulsi Gabbard for

Director of National Intelligence, and Matt Gates for

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