Editorial: El País

• Ukraine has received approval from the White House to use long-range US ATACMS missiles against Russia.
• This is presented as a response to the unusual participation of North Korean troops in the contentious region of Kursk.
• President Biden seeks to strengthen Ukraine's position in the upcoming peace negotiations led by Trump.
• The involvement of North Korea in the conflict adds a destabilizing element to the power balance in Asia.
• The use of the missiles on Russian soil could be interpreted as a declaration of war by NATO and European countries according to the Kremlin.
• The approval for the use of these missiles represents a boost for Ukraine and encourages allies not to abandon Ukraine in the apparent relation between Putin and Trump.
• Finally, North Korea's entrance into the war might be linked to a trade-off with Russia, where in return it is provided with technologies for its nuclear program and long-range missiles, as well as financial aid.

Conclusion: This tense situation is a clear indication of the international implications of the conflict and the need for a comprehensive strategy to handle it. The unity and clear measures taken by Ukraine's allies, to counteract Russia's expansionist ambitions are increasingly important.

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