Ukraine is seeking a green light from the United States to supply ATACMS long-range missiles ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, scheduled from September 19 to 26. Kiev has stepped up diplomatic pressure on Washington to secure approval, according to policy briefings and multiple sources.
The masking question remains central: Ukraine wants ATACMS delivered to the UN gathering so Zelensky can present it among other key issues. The reporting notes that active discussions about the missile transfer are occurring within the American administration as Kyiv aims to align the timing with the UN talks.
A State Department spokesperson indicated on September 11 that officials are still evaluating the proposal to provide ATACMS to Ukraine, and no final decision has been made at that moment (Reuters).
Reports from Washington suggest the Biden administration has not yet approved the longer-range missiles with cluster munition payloads for Ukraine, underscoring the sensitivity and strategic considerations involved in this decision (Reuters).
The broader question surrounding the US response also touches on related security aid questions, including why certain military support items may or may not be expedited, highlighting the careful balance Washington seeks between support for Kyiv and its own national considerations (Reuters).