Table of Contents
- 1 Anti-aircraft defense activated
- 2 Putin updated the nuclear doctrine
- 3 Zelensky: “We will lose if the US stops aid”
- 4 The armed forces of Kiev launched ATACMS against Russia
- 5 50 countries next to Ukraine
- 6 **In light of the US embassy closure and reports of a possible airstrike, what immediate steps should the international community take to prevent further escalation in Ukraine?**
The US embassy in Kyiv is temporarily closed after “specific information about a possible airstrike on November 20”.
Specifically, in a statement, the American embassy in Ukraine states:
“The US Embassy in Kyiv received specific information about a possible major airstrike on November 20. As a precaution, the Embassy will remain closed and Embassy employees have been instructed to evacuate their premises.
The U.S. Embassy recommends that American citizens be prepared to evacuate immediately in the event that an air alert is issued.”
BREAKING: The US is temporarily closing its embassy in Kyiv after receiving what it says is «specific information of a potential significant air attack on November 20»
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Anti-aircraft defense activated
Ukrainian air defense units are operating to repel a Russian airstrike in Kiev, the Ukrainian capital’s military command announced early this morning.
Reuters news agency reporters heard explosions, which they estimated were due to interceptions.
Putin updated the nuclear doctrine
Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Tuesday to expand Russia’s nuclear doctrine, under which Moscow could consider using atomic weapons, his spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Under the revised guidelines, the Kremlin could use nuclear weapons in response to an attack on its territory by Kiev using conventional Western weapons.
The new doctrine allows for a possible nuclear response by Moscow even to a conventional attack on Russia by any nation backed by a nuclear power.
Russia had warned the West for months that if Washington allowed Ukraine to launch US, British and French missiles deep into Russia, Moscow would consider those NATO members directly involved in the war in Ukraine.
Zelensky: “We will lose if the US stops aid”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that Ukraine would know the defeat of the war with Russia if the US stopped providing aid and support to his country’s armed forces, while Kiev and its European allies fear the possibility of disengagement. Washington after President-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20, 2025.
“If they cut it (military aid), I think we will lose. Of course we will stay, we will fight (…) but I don’t think we will have enough to survive,” the Ukrainian president said during an interview he gave to Fox News, the television network preferred by the American right.
The armed forces of Kiev launched ATACMS against Russia
Russia threatened on Tuesday that there would be “appropriate” retaliation for Ukraine’s attack on its territory with US-made ATACMS missiles, saying the war was entering a “new phase” and warning that the possibility of using nuclear weapons was increasing.
The US, European Union and Britain have condemned Moscow’s rhetoric on the use of nuclear weapons, calling it “irresponsible”.
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Subiha, for his part, called for “calmness” to be shown when it comes to revising Russia’s nuclear doctrine and for no one to “give in to fear.”
The US Pentagon said it was continuing to “monitor” the situation, adding that “there is no indication that Russia is preparing to use a nuclear weapon in Ukraine.”
French President Emmanuel Macron denounced the “escalation” in Russia’s stance and demanded “reasonableness”. “It has responsibilities as a permanent member state of the United Nations Security Council,” said Mr. Macron to reporters after the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro.
He also noted that he called on Chinese President Xi Jinping to throw “all his weight”, to exert “pressure”, to use his “possibility to negotiate” so that Russian President Vladimir Putin “stops the attacks”.
50 countries next to Ukraine
On the thousandth day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, around fifty countries yesterday reaffirmed their support for Kiev at the UN, demanding the immediate withdrawal of Russian armed forces from Ukrainian territory.
The head of Russian diplomacy, Sergei Lavrov, for his part, accused the Americans of helping the Ukrainian army in its strikes against the border Russian region of Bryansk.
They followed a green light given by Washington to Kiev on Sunday to use ATACMS missiles on Russian soil.
The Russian president has yet to comment publicly on the Ukrainian attack yesterday morning which Moscow said targeted military facilities.
According to the Russian Armed Forces, “at 03:25” (local time; 02:25 Greek time), “the enemy hit a facility in the Bryansk region”, not far from the Russia-Ukraine border, with “tactical ATACMS missiles”. Five were destroyed and a sixth was damaged by Russian anti-aircraft defenses.
The launch of the missiles was confirmed to AFP by a Ukrainian official who spoke on condition of anonymity, however Ukrainian head of state Volodymyr Zelensky limited himself to saying that his country has such missiles and will “use them”.
Mr. Lavrov, for his part, judged, on the sidelines of the G20 in Rio, that this sends the “message” that Ukraine and Western countries “want escalation”. “This is a new phase of the West’s war against Russia, and accordingly, we will react,” he said.
He stressed that the precision missiles supplied by the US could not be used by Kiev “without the help of US experts and trainers”.
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**In light of the US embassy closure and reports of a possible airstrike, what immediate steps should the international community take to prevent further escalation in Ukraine?**
## World Today News: Ukraine Crisis Interview
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News, where we delve into the most pressing global issues. Today we are discussing the escalating tensions in Ukraine following the US embassy closure in Kyiv amidst reports of an imminent airstrike. Joining me are two esteemed guests:
**Dr. Anya Petrova**, a leading expert in international relations and conflict resolution at the London School of Economics, and
**General Mark Thompson**, a retired US Army General with extensive experience in military strategy and operations.
**Section 1: The Closing of the US Embassy and the Security Situation:**
* **Host:** Dr. Petrova, the US embassy in Kyiv has been temporarily closed due to “specific information about a possible major airstrike”. How alarming is this development, and what does it tell us about the current security situation in Ukraine?
* **Dr. Petrova:**
* **Host:** General Thompson, you have extensive experience analyzing military intelligence and assessing threats. What factors might contribute to the US taking such a drastic step? What level of threat would warrant this kind of precaution?
* **General Thompson:**
* **Host:** What message does this send to both the Ukrainian people and the Russian government?
**Section 2: Russia’s Nuclear Doctrine and Escalation Concerns:**
* **Host:** The timing of this embassy closure coincides with Russia’s expansion of its nuclear doctrine, potentially allowing for the use of nuclear weapons in response to conventional attacks. Dr. Petrova, how do you interpret this development? Is there a real danger of nuclear escalation?
* **Dr. Petrova:**
* **Host:** General Thompson, how significant is this change to Russia’s nuclear posture? What are the implications for NATO and the global security landscape?
* **General Thompson:**
**Section 3: The Role of Aid, Diplomacy, and International Response:**
* **Host:** President Zelensky has stated that Ukraine would face defeat if the US stopped providing military aid. Dr. Petrova, what is the significance of international support for Ukraine’s ability to withstand this ongoing conflict?
* **Dr. Petrova:**
* **Host:** General Thompson, how effective have diplomatic efforts been in de-escalating the situation? What other strategies could be employed to achieve a peaceful resolution?
* **General Thompson:**
**Section 4: Looking Ahead: Future Scenarios and Potential Outcomes:**
* **Host:** Dr. Petrova, considering the current trajectory of events, what are the possible outcomes of this conflict?
* **Dr. Petrova:**
* **Host:** General Thompson, are there any scenarios that offer a path towards a lasting peace?
* **General Thompson:**
**Conclu
sion:**
We thank Dr. Petrova and General Thompson for sharing their invaluable insights. The situation in Ukraine remains highly volatile and complex. It is imperative that all parties prioritize de-escalation, diplomatic solutions, and the protection of civilian lives. We at World Today News will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide our audience with accurate and timely updates.
