The Ukraine conflict is heating up with dangerous tricks from Russia and the US, Mr. Trump "escaped" a sentence

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The US has allowed Ukraine to use ATACMS to attack Russian territory, and Moscow has responded by approving a revised nuclear doctrine. These two moves are heating up the conflict in Ukraine. (Source: Times of India)

Russia-Ukraine

* Ukraine attacked Russia with 6 US long-range ATACMS missiles on the night of November 19, in the Bryansk region, Moscow shot down 5 and damaged the remaining one. Missile fragments fell on the area of ​​a military facility in the Bryansk region, causing a fire, but it was promptly extinguished.

The attack caused no casualties or damage. Russia viewed this as a signal that "the West wants to escalate the conflict".

According to Pentagon sources, Ukraine used 8 ATACMS missiles in this first long-range attack on Russia, not 6. (TASS)

* The US Embassy in Ukraine has closed its doors and urged US citizens in the Eastern European country to be ready to seek shelter quickly in case of an air warning.

The US Embassy in Ukraine urged its citizens to stock up on water, food and other essentials such as medicine in case of "possible temporary power and water outages" due to the conflict. (Reuters)

* Russia accused the US of deliberately "prolonging the war" in Ukraine by increasing arms supplies to Kiev before the outgoing administration of President Joe Biden leaves office.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the US government is currently "doing everything possible" to continue this conflict.

The United States has announced that it will provide Ukraine with anti-personnel mines to boost its defenses against Russian forces. The United States has also allowed Ukraine to use long-range weapons supplied by Washington to strike deep into Russia. (AFP)

* Russia has dismissed the possibility of freezing the Ukraine conflict as an option that does not suit Moscow, although it has reiterated that President Vladimir Putin is ready for talks. (Reuters)

* The amendments to Russia's nuclear doctrine were made in light of the current situation, leaving open the possibility of a nuclear response if Ukraine uses Western missiles to attack Moscow, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

However, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the country will do everything possible to avoid nuclear war because Moscow wants a world without nuclear weapons. These weapons are only intended to restrain aggression and prevent any nuclear war. (TASS)

Europe

* The foreign ministers of Germany, France, Italy and Poland met in Warsaw (Poland) with the incoming High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas to discuss the Ukraine issue and the future of Europe, agreeing that the continent must take more responsibility for regional security.

The British and Spanish Foreign Ministers attended the meeting via videoconference.

After the meeting, the foreign ministers issued a joint statement on issues including: strengthening European defense and security by strengthening the role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), increasing defense spending, leveraging the EU's economic and industrial strength, investing in key military capabilities, and increasing military, economic and financial support for Ukraine. (AFP)

* Russia arrested a German citizen named Nikolai Gaiduk , born in 1967 and living in Hamburg, on suspicion of terrorism and trafficking in explosives, and accused him of blowing up a pipeline at a gas distribution station in Kaliningrad last March.

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) is taking measures to identify and bring to justice those who assisted Gaiduk in carrying out illegal activities.

Germany has not yet responded to the above information. (Reuters)

* Ukraine has completed the production of the first 100 R-360 Neptune missiles , which have a range of 400 km and are superior to the German Taurus missiles in terms of effectiveness. These missiles have extended characteristics and the ability to attack both ground and sea targets compared to older technology. (Euro Maidan Press)

* France summoned the Azerbaijani ambassador in Paris after "unacceptable statements aimed at France and Europeans" in the context of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) taking place in Baku.

France did not make any specific statements, but Climate Minister Agnès Pannier-Runacher canceled her trip to COP29 after Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev accused France of committing “crimes” in its Caribbean overseas territories. (Reuters)

Asia-Pacific

* India affirmed its special strategic and global partnership with Japan , praising Tokyo as "one of the key contributors" to New Delhi's economic development.

In an important speech on November 19, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar also emphasized that the relationship with Japan not only promotes peace and stability in the region but also contributes significantly to global prosperity. (PTI)

* India-Australia launch Renewable Energy Partnership (REP) to promote two-way investment in renewable energy sectors.

The two sides also affirmed their commitment to promoting the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in various areas, including defence, security, trade, investment, education, skills, sports, space and people-to-people exchanges. (ANI)

* Cambodia has a new Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister , Mr. Prak Sokhonn, 70 years old, replacing his predecessor Sok Chenda Sophea. Previously, Mr. Prak Sokhonn held the position of Foreign Minister. (Khmer Times)

* Pakistan has launched a new offensive against separatist rebels in the southwestern province of Balochistan, home to key projects under China’s Belt and Road initiative. (Reuters)

* South Korea, the United States and Japan have established a trilateral cooperation secretariat, a mechanism for these countries to enhance coordination and cooperation to respond to common challenges, including military threats from North Korea. Each country will take turns serving as secretary-general, starting with South Korea, followed by the United States and Japan.

At the first meeting, the three countries reviewed the progress of trilateral cooperation and discussed the structure and work plan of the secretariat. (Yonhap)

Middle East-Africa

* Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has offered a $5 million reward to anyone who frees hostages held in Gaza. He has also said that anyone who frees the hostages will be allowed to leave Gaza with their families safely. (Times of Israel)

* The Israeli military struck more than 100 targets in Lebanon on November 20, killing two Hezbollah commanders. The targets included missile launchers, weapons depots, command centers and military facilities. (Times of Israel)

* Hezbollah's ceasefire with Israel is conditional on a quick end to fighting and the protection of Lebanon's sovereignty. (Reuters)

* Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium has risen sharply , to more than 32 times the limit set in a 2015 deal between the country and world powers to curb its nuclear program. However, Iran has begun taking steps to stop further increases in uranium enrichment levels. (AFP)

* Iran has objected to European countries submitting a resolution criticizing Tehran at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) ahead of its Board of Governors meeting on November 20. Iran warned that this would only complicate the situation. (IRNA)

America

* Prosecutors have agreed to delay sentencing for Donald Trump in the porn star bribery case until after his four-year term as president. Trump is scheduled to take office on January 20, 2025. (CBS News)

* A “bomb cyclone,” or powerful storm, caused widespread power outages in the northwestern United States on the evening of November 19 local time, causing power outages and many trees to fall. Heavy rains occurred in the states of Oregon, California and Washington. (Reuters)

* US President Joe Biden met with the leaders of Brazil, Mexico and Canada on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

At the meetings, the leaders discussed bilateral relations between the US and Brazil, the US and Canada, and the US and Mexico, as well as a number of issues such as cooperation in managing migration, transnational crime, and strengthening multilateral alliances. (VNA)

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