BBC "U.S. missile restrictions lifted, not enough to turn the tide."

While the U.S. has reportedly allowed Ukraine to use long-range missiles ATACMS in the event of an attack on Russia's mainland, some predict that it may not be enough for the Ukrainian side to turn the tide.

The BBC predicted on the 19th local time that Russia had already moved its weapons, including fighter jets, out of range in preparation for such a decision by the United States.

The BBC, citing Western diplomats, said the U.S. decision was a symbolic, albeit belated, move to clarify its willingness to provide military aid to Ukraine, which could further increase the cost of the war for Russia.

Kurt Volker, a former U.S. ambassador to NATO, pointed out that the U.S. has so far restricted the use of U.S. weapons in Ukraine, which has unfairly restricted Ukraine's right to self-defense for fear of Russian provocations.

He also analyzed that publicly announcing this change in policy was a mistake because it informed Russia of a potential attack by Ukraine in advance.