US could send long-range missiles to Ukraine if funding passes – report

White House prepared to send weapons that could strike inside Crimea if Congress approves $60bn aid package

Joe Biden's White House is prepared to send long-range tactical missiles to Ukraine if Congress approves a new funding package, according to a US media report on Monday.

Citing two unnamed officials, NBC News said that the administration was willing to send a variant of the missiles - known as Atacms (army tactical missile systems) - if a new $60bn aid package approved by the Senate, but held up for now by congressional Republicans, becomes law.