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2024 - 11 - 18

Putin's Silence Speaks Volumes: The Missiles and the Madness!

Putin -- Ukraine Atacms - Biden - Iran - Military Strategy - Missiles - NATO - Russia - Storm Shadow - Ukraine - UN Security Council - Putin

Missiles, vetoes, and political tensions—find out how Putin's next move could change the game!

The tension between Russia and Ukraine has taken a sharp turn with recent developments regarding the use of long-range missiles. President Biden’s approval for Ukraine to use U.S.-provided missiles to strike deep into Russian territory has raised eyebrows and doubt. As the Kremlin fumes over this move, questioning whether Ukraine’s missile strikes will actually tip the scales of the war, President Putin remains conspicuously silent. Some experts argue that while missile strikes could degrade Russian capabilities, they will not be a winning strategy on their own. The ball is firmly back in Putin's court, leaving many wondering what his next move might be.

The implications of Ukraine potentially using missiles like the Atacms are profound. While the U.S. has provided backing, Britain's reluctance to let Ukraine deploy its Storm Shadow missiles into Russia points to fears of escalated conflict. Meanwhile, Russia is ramping up its own military manufacturing, described by U.S. officials as the most ambitious since the Soviet era. The current geopolitical chess game hints that something larger is brewing, with ramifications that could shake global politics for years to come.

Amidst this turmoil, the Russian government has recently taken action that sparks outrage on another front—vetoing a UN Security Council resolution aimed at ceasing hostilities in Sudan. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy didn’t hold back on his condemnation of this move, calling it a disgrace while Russia suspects foreign meddling. It’s a prima facie example of Russia's pushback on various global issues, all while its footing at home appears more tenuous than ever.

As we observe these international political currents, it’s hard not to draw parallels between military tensions and diplomatic stand-offs. Whether it's missile decisions, UN vetoes, or military expansions, the narrative remains complex. Only time will tell how these intertwined dynamics will play out on the world stage. Interestingly, did you know that Russia's military budget currently has one of the largest allocations for missile technology, nearing $60 billion? And in the cosmic subplot of this tale, North Korea, which plays a shadowy role on the global stage, has been providing arms to Russia while keeping its own ambitions in check. With so many moving parts, the political landscape is more fascinating than an English football match!

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Ukraine: Fury in Russia at missile move but Putin so far silent (BBC News)

What really counts is what President Putin does next, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

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Letting Ukraine fire missiles into Russia unlikely to have decisive effect (The Guardian)

Military and political consequences of allowing Kyiv to use Atacms missiles remain uncertain.

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Will Ukraine now strike Russia with UK weapons? (BBC News)

Britain has been unwilling to let Ukraine send storm shadow missiles into Russia over fears of escalation.

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Kremlin warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russia with its ... (Morning Star Online)

RUSSIA warned the United States today over its decision to allow Ukraine to hit Russian soil with long-range weapons. US President Joe Biden announced on ...

Biden Approves Kyiv's Use of U.S.-Provided Missiles to Strike Inside ... (Council on Foreign Relations)

“No one imagines that long-range missile strikes alone would win the war, but they could be an important part of Ukrainian campaign plans by degrading Russian ...

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Russia warns Biden that long-range missile approval escalates ... (POLITICO.eu)

Moscow, for its part, has been using foreign-made weapons to strike Ukrainian targets for years.

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Russia accuses Biden of escalating Ukraine war with missile decision (Aljazeera.com)

Kremlin says any decision to allow Ukraine to fire US missiles deep into Russia would mean the US was directly involved.

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How North Korean troops in Russia tipped US into missile decision (iNews)

The decision by Biden to approve the use of long-range missiles inside Russia could mark a turning point in the conflict.

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Russia is expanding its solid-propellant motor-production facilities (The International Institute for Strategic Studies)

Russia is engaged in what US officials describe as the 'most ambitious expansion in military manufacturing since the Soviet era'. Satellite imagery suggests ...

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Russia's response to US missiles will be 'appropriate and tangible' (BBC News)

US approval for Ukraine to strike inside Russia is a key move in the war as it reaches its 1000th day.

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Russia vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Sudan ceasefire (FRANCE 24)

Russia on Monday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, where General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's regular army ...

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Sudan war: Furious row at UN as Russia blocks peace move (BBC News)

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy called the veto a "disgrace". But Russia accused the UK of meddling in Sudanese affairs without involving Sudan itself.

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'Shame on Putin': David Lammy condemns Russia's UN veto on ... (The Guardian)

A draft of the resolution prepared by Britain and Sierra Leone had called on both sides to immediately cease hostilities and begin talks on a national ...

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UK expected to give Ukraine Storm Shadow missiles to strike inside ... (The Guardian)

Move follows US president Joe Biden's agreement to supply similar American long range Atacms weapon.

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Russia scratches its head over riposte to Biden's missile gambit (POLITICO.eu)

How will President Vladimir Putin respond to Ukraine firing American missiles at Russia? Not even the Kremlin's own chattering class seem to know.

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Ukraine war latest: Moscow vows response if Ukraine hits Russia ... (Sky News)

Joe Biden has allowed Ukraine to strike inside Russia with long-range US missiles, prompting dire warnings from Moscow. The Kremlin has accused Washington ...

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Russia vetoes Sudan ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council (Aljazeera.com)

UK slams Russia for vetoing resolution urging immediate end to hostilities, talks to reach 'national ceasefire'.

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UK sanctions Iran for aiding Russia's illegal war in Ukraine, as ... (GOV.UK)

The UK has announced further measures against Iran in response to its transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia, aiding its war in Ukraine.

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Biden adding 'fuel to fire', Kremlin says - as Ukraine allowed to fire ... (Sky News)

The UK refuses to comment on whether it will follow the US and give Ukraine permission to fire British-supplied weapons into Russia.

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UK hits Iran with new sanctions for supplying missiles to Russia (Voice of America)

'Iran's attempts to undermine global security are dangerous and unacceptable,' British Foreign Secretary David Lammy says.

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Iran: EU widens restrictive measures in view of Iran support of the ... (EU News)

The Council widened the scope of the EU framework for restrictive measures in view of Iran's military support to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine ...

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How Russia has created a climate of fear as it prosecutes hundreds ... (Sky News)

People in Russia don't refer to the war directly, but instead use phrases like “since 2022” or “the current situation”. They use these euphemisms because no ...

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Russia increases arms trade with UN-embargoed nations to feed ... (Voice of America)

Trade with Iran, North Korea, Taliban-controlled Afghanistan is being stepped up to circumvent international restrictions.

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UK brands Russia 'mean, nasty and cynical' after it blocks UN ... (Sky News)

David Lammy tells Russia's ambassador to the United Nations the veto was "a disgrace". In response, Russia accuses Britain of attempting to meddle in ...

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Sudan war: Furious row at UN as Russia blocks peace move (BBC News)

The UK calls vetoing a ceasefire plan a "disgrace" but Russia says Sudan's sovereignty is being ignored.

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Will Ukraine now strike Russia with UK weapons? (BBC News)

Britain has been unwilling to let Ukraine send storm shadow missiles into Russia over fears of escalation.

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Why did the US change its mind on Ukraine firing missiles into ... (The Conversation US)

The lifting of US restrictions on the use of ATACMS ballistic missiles by Ukraine may help it repel Russian forces trying to retake Russian territory seized ...

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Russia vetoes UN cease-fire resolution for Sudan (Voice of America)

Russia vetoed a United Nation resolution Monday calling for an immediate cease-fire between Sudan's warring parties and the delivery of humanitarian aid to ...

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Biden's green light highlights the diminishing power of Putin's red lines (Atlantic Council)

After months of debate and hesitation, US President Joe Biden has finally given Ukraine the green light to conduct long-range strikes inside Russia using ...

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