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Russia launches first intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine, Kyiv says – POLITICO

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Russia launches first intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine, Kyiv says – POLITICO

The escalation comes after U.S. President Joe Biden last weekend authorized the use of American-supplied long-range missiles by Kyiv to strike targets inside Russia, finally responding to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s demands that Western allies loosen restrictions on donated weapons. The Kremlin warned there would be consequences for the move. Ukraine also reportedly fired British … Read more

Macron urges Putin to ‘be reasonable’ on nuclear weapons – POLITICO

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Macron urges Putin to ‘be reasonable’ on nuclear weapons – POLITICO

Putin’s decision to change Russia’s nuclear doctrine came after outgoing United States President Joe Biden authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-made weapons to strike deeper inside Russia. Ukraine has since used ATACMS missiles to strike a facility in Bryansk region. The French president argued on Tuesday that the decision to let Ukraine fire missiles into Russia … Read more

It’s still a no – POLITICO

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It’s still a no – POLITICO

The shift by the White House comes as Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region brace for an assault by some 50,000 troops — including 10,000 North Korean soldiers — and as President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to strike a peace agreement immediately upon taking office, stoking fears in Kyiv he could press Ukraine to make … Read more

Russia warns Biden that long-range missile approval escalates Ukraine war – POLITICO

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Russia warns Biden that long-range missile approval escalates Ukraine war – POLITICO

The move marks a major shift in U.S. policy after the Biden administration’s long-standing refusal to agree to Ukraine’s request for authorization to use the missiles to hit targets outside its own borders. Russia, for its part, has been using Iranian killer drones and North Korean missiles against Ukraine during President Vladimir Putin’s lengthy full-scale … Read more

Biden says Ukraine can launch US missiles against targets in Russia

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Biden says Ukraine can launch US missiles against targets in Russia

In the span of 24 hours, the war raging for more than two years in Ukraine has intensified significantly. After a massive barrage of drone and rocket attacks struck their territory overnight into Sunday, and as missiles continued to fall the following evening, U.S. President Joe Biden authorized Ukrainian armed forces to use American weaponry … Read more

Starmer to meet Xi for ‘pragmatic’ talks – POLITICO

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Starmer to meet Xi for ‘pragmatic’ talks – POLITICO

Relations later frayed under Boris Johnson, however, as Trump pressured Britain to purge Chinese firm Huawei from Britain’s 5G network. Given that the matter was one of national security, the U.K. sided with America, but the move clearly soured relations with China.  Trump may well want to make that relationship more awkward again. Elsewhere on … Read more

Russia hits Ukraine energy system with massive attack of drones, missiles – POLITICO

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Russia hits Ukraine energy system with massive attack of drones, missiles – POLITICO

The Ukrainian president said Moscow used various types of drones, “as well as cruise, ballistic and aeroballistic missiles,” in the strikes. In the southern city of Mykolaiv, “a drone attack killed two people and injured six others, including two children,” Zelenskyy said. Another woman was killed in the Lviv region, the BBC reported. Poland — … Read more

Tehran reconsiders weapons stockpile after Israel strike on Iran

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Tehran reconsiders weapons stockpile after Israel strike on Iran

Israel’s effective use of air-launched ballistic missiles in its airstrikes against Iran is expected to pique interest elsewhere in acquiring the weapons, which most major powers have avoided in favor of cruise missiles and glide bombs. The Israel Defense Forces said its Oct. 26 raid knocked out Iranian missile factories and air defenses in … Read more

Ukraine faces toughest winter yet as energy shortages loom  – POLITICO

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Ukraine faces toughest winter yet as energy shortages loom  – POLITICO

Attacks on Ukraine’s nuclear plants would be particularly serious, said Kharchenko, the analyst. Kyiv’s reactors currently provide 60 percent of the country’s total power output and any missile strikes on the energy infrastructure supporting those plants could put them out of commission.  Last month, Ukraine urged the European Union for help, fearing Russia would soon … Read more

Let us hit North Korean troops in Russia – POLITICO

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Let us hit North Korean troops in Russia – POLITICO

Kyiv’s top military commander, Oleksandr Syrsky, added that Ukrainian troops are currently holding back one of Russia’s “most powerful” offensives since the start of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s all-out invasion nearly three years ago. Meanwhile, North Korea’s foreign minister, Choe Sun Hui, was in Moscow to reaffirm Pyongyang’s commitment to the strategic partnership signed in … Read more