Emmanuel Macron judges the American decision to authorize deep strikes “completely good”

On Sunday, Washington announced that it would authorize the use of long-range American missiles by Ukraine in Russia. This Monday, the Kremlin declared that this announcement was likely to “throw fuel on the fire”. In Russia, an MP claimed that this use “won’t change anything” to the conduct of Russian combat. Le Figaro takes stock.

Russia promises “appropriate” response if kyiv uses US missiles against its territory

Russia promised a response on Monday “appropriate” on the battlefield in the event of Ukraine firing American long-range missiles against its territory, after the green light from Washington on this subject.

“The use by kyiv of long-range missiles to attack our territory would mean the direct participation of the United States and its satellites (…), as well as a radical change in the essence and very nature of the conflict”declared the spokesperson for Russian diplomacy, Maria Zakharova, in a press release. “Russia’s response in such a case will be appropriate and will be felt”she added.

Biden adds fuel to the fire by authorizing missile launches in Russia

The authorization given to kyiv by Joe Biden to use long-range American missiles on Russian territory is likely to “throw fuel on the fire” in the conflict in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.

If it were to be officially confirmed by Washington, this authorization would lead to “a fundamentally new situation in terms of US involvement in this conflict”the spokesperson further warned. The decision was announced by the American media and confirmed to AFP by an American official.

Macron judges US decision to authorize deep strikes “completely good”

French President Emmanuel Macron ruled on Monday “completely good” the decision of the United States to authorize Ukraine to use long-range missiles in Russia, on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro.

“It is a decision which is entirely good, I understand that it was also triggered by a profound change in this conflict which should not be underestimated, which is the commitment of North Korean troops to sides of Russia on what is European soil”he told journalists.

“The only power that is escalating this conflict today is Russia, by engaging North Korea on its side which is, as we know, a very aggressive power which is engaged in a nuclear program with very long range missiles. So it’s truly a break in this war that led to this choice by the Americans.”he insisted.

US long-range missile authorization ‘won’t change anything’

Authorization from Washington to kyiv to use long-range American missiles to strike Russia “won’t change anything” to Moscow’s conduct of its battles with Ukraine, a Russian MP warned on Monday. “This will not change the course of the operation, absolutely nothing. We will continue to fulfill our missions as we have always done”declared to the Russian public agency Ria Novosti, Andreï Kartapolov, chairman of the defense committee of the lower house of the Russian parliament. “This factor will of course be taken into account, but the objectives set by” Vladimir Putin in Ukraine “will be achieved”he continued.

OPCW says banned tear gas found on samples provided by Ukraine

The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) announced Monday that it had discovered CS riot tear gas in samples of a grenade and soil provided by Ukraine, contravening its convention on the use of chemical weapons. chemical weapons.

“The results of the analyzes of these samples carried out by two laboratories designated by the OPCW, separately and independently of each other, indicate that the grenade taken from the trench and the soil sample taken … side contained the riot control agent 2-chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile, known as CS’the OPCW said in a statement.

The Chemical Weapons Convention prohibits the use of riot control agents, including CS gas, “as means of war”. This is the first time the use of riot gas has been confirmed in areas where fighting is taking place in Ukraine, the OPCW said.

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At least 10 dead in Russian missile attack on Odessa

The death toll from Monday’s Russian strike on the southern Ukrainian port city of Odessa has risen to at least 10 dead and 43 injured, including four children, Ukrainian rescue services said.

At this point, “10 people died and 43 others were injured, including four children”announced the emergency services on Telegram. According to the regional governor, Oleg Kiper, seven police officers, a caregiver and two residents are among the dead. Its previous report reported eight people killed and 39 injured.

Unesco condemns strikes on Odessa World Heritage site

Unesco condemned “a large-scale Russian attack” which affected the historic center of Odessa (South), included on the list of world heritage in danger. “On the night of Thursday November 14 to Friday November 15, a large-scale Russian attack targeted the historic center of Odessa, protected since January 2023 under the UNESCO World Heritage Convention”deplored the UN organization dedicated to science, culture and education, in a press release.

A preliminary assessment shows damage to “around twenty buildings, including historical and religious buildings, and some for educational purposes”regretted Unesco which indicates “condemn” ces “strikes that contravene international law” et “express support for the victims”. A mission of UNESCO experts visited the site on Saturday to “assessing damage and preparing to secure buildings”.

EU strengthens sanctions on Iran for supporting Russia

The European Union announced that it had strengthened its sanctions against Iran, accused of supporting Russia’s war effort against Ukraine by supplying it with drones and missiles.

“These additional measures target the use of ships and ports for the transfer of drones, Iranian-made missiles and related technologies” in the manufacture of these weapons, indicated the 27 in a press release.

Italy refuses to allow kyiv to use its weapons outside its territory

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani reaffirmed in Brussels Italy’s position on arms supplied to Ukraine, which according to Rome “can only be used within Ukrainian territory”. “Our position on the use of weapons by Ukraine does not change, they can only be used within Ukrainian territory”declared the minister on the sidelines of a meeting of heads of EU diplomacy.

Antonio Tajani also declared “favorable to a peace conference in the presence of Russians, Chinese, Indians and Brazilians”. “I hope that Beijing can play a positive role in making Moscow understand that this senseless war must be stopped”he added before asserting that “the presence of North Korean soldiers is not a good signal”.

France reaffirms that the use of its missiles on Russian soil remains an “option”

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot reaffirmed that the use of French missiles by Ukrainian forces on Russian soil remains “an option”.

“You heard the president (Emmanuel) Macron in Meseberg (Germany) on May 25, where we openly said that it was an option that we would consider, whether to authorize strikes on targets from which the Russians are attacking Ukrainian territory.he said. “So, nothing new under the sun”he concluded in English, upon his arrival in Brussels for a meeting of foreign ministers.

China calls for peace in Ukraine, after authorization from Washington

China on Monday again called for peace in Ukraine, which was authorized by Washington, according to a US official, to strike Russian territory with long-range missiles supplied by the United States.

“The most urgent thing is to encourage an appeasement of the situation as quickly as possible”said Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at a regular press conference, requesting a “rapid ceasefire and a political solution”.

The Russian army claims the conquest of one more village in the Pokrovsk area

The Russian army continues its advance in eastern Ukraine, claiming the conquest of a new village south of the city of Pokrovsk, a key logistical node for the Ukrainian forces who are encountering increasing difficulties on the battlefield. “Thanks to decisive actions, units of the Central troop group liberated the village of Novooleksiivka”the Russian Defense Ministry said in its daily statement. This locality is located approximately 15 kilometers south of Pokrovsk.

Authorizing long-range missiles could be a “game changer”

The green light given to kyiv by the United States to use its long-range missiles in Russia “could be a game changer”Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriï Sybiga declared on Monday. “This could be a game changer. The further Ukraine can strike, the shorter the war will be,” he told reporters before a meeting of the UN Security Council to mark 1,000 days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

“Ukraine’s position has always been clear, we have every right to strike military targets on Russian territory. This is our legitimate right, and it will save our civilians. This could have a very positive impact on the battlefield.he added.

Demanded by kyiv for months, Joe Biden’s decision on the missiles was confirmed to AFP on Sunday by an American official, just a few weeks before Donald Trump took office, considered less inclined to help kyiv.

The G20 supports “initiatives” for a “just and lasting peace” in Ukraine

The G20 member countries said they were in favor of “any constructive initiative” aimed at a “just and lasting peace” in Ukraine, in their joint declaration from the Rio de Janeiro summit published Monday evening. “We welcome all relevant and constructive initiatives in favor of a just peace” et «durable» in Ukraine, say members of the group of the largest economies on the planet, which includes Russia.