Published on 19/11/2024 16:35
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War in Ukraine: Putin expands the use of nuclear weapons
Vladimir Putin is once again brandishing the nuclear threat. After the American decision to authorize the use of long-range missiles by the Ukrainian army, the Kremlin announced this morning that the Russian president had signed a decree expanding the use of nuclear weapons.
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Vladimir Putin is once again brandishing the nuclear threat. After the American decision to authorize the use of long-range missiles by the Ukrainian army, the Kremlin announced this morning that the Russian president had signed a decree expanding the use of nuclear weapons.
The nation’s honors for the 1,000th day of war. Volodymyr Zelensky went to the front line to symbolically present medals of honor to the soldiers. In kyiv, at Independence Square, countless yellow and blue flags commemorate the 50,000 soldiers who have fallen on the battlefield since the start of the conflict, leaving as many families inconsolable.
After 1,000 days of war, the Russians control or occupy the easternmost regions of Ukraine, approximately 18% of the territory. This summer, kyiv surprised by launching an offensive in the Russian region of Kursk and continues to occupy it today. But Zelensky’s troops are becoming exhausted. This weekend, the United States authorized the use of long-range missiles, a response to the commitment of North Korean soldiers alongside the Russians.
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