The decision is the latest in a series of moves by the U.S. and Russia that have escalated tensions between the two.

President Biden approves Ukraine's use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles against Russia, while Trump criticizes Ukraine aid.

The decision is the latest in a series of moves by the U.S. and Russia that have escalated tensions between the two.

Ukrainian forces are now being supplied with American anti-personnel mines, a second escalation by President Biden before leaving office.

President Joe Biden has approved the provision of anti-personnel land mines to Ukraine, a US official told Reuters, a step that could help slow Russian advances in its east, especially when used along with other munitions from the United States. The United States expects Ukraine to use the mines in its own

The United States expects Ukraine to use the mines in its own territory, though it has committed not to use them in areas populated with its own civilians, the official said.

A US official tells the BBC the mines will be given soon, as Russia advances steadily in the east.