Ukrainian analysts and media argue Biden’s decision to authorize strikes within Russian territory comes too late, and will have little effect if the weapon cannot be used beyond Kursk

The challenge for the G-20 leaders, representing the world’s largest economies, is how to ratchet down the tensions and calm nervous markets. So far, they’ve shown little sign of being able to achieve unity on the conflict.

President Biden has granted permission for Kyiv to carry out long-range strikes, but looming over Ukraine’s newfound latitude is the ascent of President-elect Trump.