Ukrainian officials launched a surprise attack into Russia in part because of U.S. restrictions on the use of long-range missiles against targets in Russia.
Joel Gehrke is a Foreign Affairs Reporter at Washington Examiner. He covers critical international issues, focusing on the Russia-Ukraine War, Israel, and the geopolitical dynamics involving Russia and China, while also exploring themes related to ESG. His work has been featured in The Denver Gazette, The Colorado Springs Gazette, LLC, and Colorado Politics.