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Missiles, Myths, and a Wacky Whirlwind: Ukraine's Latest Showdown with Russia!

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Hold onto your hats, folks! Ukraine's firing missiles, embassies are closing, and we're left wondering if Russian spy chiefs are just trying to steal the show! Find out all the juicy details behind this East European drama!

In a thrilling twist to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, tensions are flaring as Ukraine takes bold steps by deploying US-made ATACMS and UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russian territory. This unprecedented military action has sent shockwaves through the region, prompting the U.S. embassy in Kyiv to close its doors temporarily due to specific threats of a potential air strike. As air raid sirens wail and military strategies unfold, Ukraine's offensive might just redefine the stakes of this intense geopolitical chess game.

Meanwhile, the Kremlin isn't sitting idly by; President Putin has waved his magic wand over Russia's military policies, formally lowering the threshold for a nuclear attack. With the stakes this high, one can't help but wonder if we should all be investing in popcorn and a comfy couch as we tune into this unfolding drama—will the West push back or pull back?

But it's not just missiles and bomb threats on the menu! Ukraine's intelligence agency has also accused Russia of playing the psychology card, claiming they are sending “fake messages” to Kyiv residents to sow panic about an impending missile attack. Seriously? In what can only be described as a mystifying episode of political theatre, one can’t help but chuckle at the level of deception and intrigue.

As embassies close and as the atmosphere thickens with the scent of uncertainty, one thing is crystal clear: the situation is far from boring! With both sides preparing for potential escalations, it seems that even the grapes of Georgia are feeling the heat. Winemakers in the former Soviet republic are shifting their focus from Russia to the West as they seek to break free from a politically risky dependence. There’s irony in wine country going into crisis mode, but hey, when you’ve got the right grapes, you may as well get creative!

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Ukraine-Russia latest: Ukraine accuses Russia of 'psychological ... (BBC News)

The US embassy in Kyiv is temporarily closed after it received “specific information” of a potential air attack.

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The latest on Russia's war in Ukraine: US embassy closed Wednesday (CNN)

Ukraine has fired US-made ATACMS missiles into Russia. Follow for live news updates.

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Ukraine war latest: Sirens in Kyiv over 'missile hazard' - after US ... (Sky News)

The US is warning of a potential air strike on its embassy in Kyiv after a "specific" threat. Listen to the latest Daily podcast as you scroll.

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Ukraine braces for possible retaliation after firing U.S.-made ... (CBS News)

The U.S. embassy in Ukraine says Russia could launch a "significant air attack" on Kyiv after U.S.-made missiles were fired into Russia's Bryansk region.

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Russia-Ukraine war live: US shuts Kyiv embassy over air attack risk (Aljazeera.com)

The measures come after Moscow vows to respond to Ukraine's first use of longer-range US missiles against Russia.

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US Embassy in Kyiv warns of 'potential significant' air attack, as ... (ABC News)

Eight ATACMS missiles were fired at an ammunition depot across the Russian border after President Joe Biden authorized their use against Russia earlier this ...

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Ukraine accuses Russia of 'faking ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Ukraine's intelligence agency has accused Russia of sending “fake messages” to residents warning of a major missile attack on Kyiv.

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Long Tied to Russia, Georgia's Winemakers Look to the West (The New York Times)

Some vintners in the former Soviet republic are seeking to break a politically risky dependence on Russia and focus more on high-value European and American ...

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US and European embassies in Kyiv shut over threat of 'significant ... (Financial Times)

Rare move comes day after Ukraine first used US long-range missiles to strike arms depot in Russia.

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Russia evacuations as Ukraine strikes second munitions arsenal in ... (Newsweek)

Evacuations are underway in the Russian town of Kotovo, according to reports, as Ukraine has struck another munitions facility in the area.

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Ukraine fires UK-supplied missiles at targets inside Russia (Sky News)

Ukraine has fired British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia, a source has told Sky News.

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British-made Storm Shadow missiles have been fired into Russian territory by Ukraine for the first time, a source has ... (Sky News)

Russia's air defence systems destroyed 44 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 20 over the northwestern Novgorod region, Russia's defence ministry said. The other 24 drones were destroyed over several regions in Russia's central and western part, the ...

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Putin just approved a new nuclear weapons doctrine for Russia ... (CBS News)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved changes formally lowering the threshold at which his country can consider a nuclear attack.

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Ukraine fires British Storm Shadow missiles into Russia (Financial Times)

Move follows Kyiv's first use of US long-range Atacms missiles on Russian soil.

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Putin's spy chief warns West against direct military conflict with Russia (Reuters)

President Vladimir Putin's spy chief warned the West on Wednesday that it risked disastrous consequences if the United States and its European allies stoke ...

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What is the Storm Shadow cruise missile? Ukraine hits Russia with ... (The Independent)

The UK first confirmed it would supply Ukraine with Storm Shadow missiles in May last year, for use on Russian-occupied territory in Ukraine. Then defence ...

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British Storm Shadow missiles 'fired by Ukraine into Russia for first ... (Evening Standard)

It comes after US president Joe Biden agreed to allow Kyiv to fire American long-range Atacms weapon.

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Western embassies in Kyiv shut due to Russian air attack threat (NPR)

Russia promised a response to President Joe Biden's decision to let Ukraine strike targets on Russian soil with U.S.-made missiles.

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Putin approves new nuclear weapons doctrine for Russia. Here's ... (NBC News)

If the Kremlin was hoping to instill fear among its Western foes by lowering the bar for using nuclear weapons, then it may have been disappointed ...

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Ukraine fires UK-made missiles into Russia for first time (The Guardian)

Attack comes day after Kyiv used US-supplied missiles to strike within Russia, targeting North Korean forces.

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Ukraine fires UK Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia, a day ... (Reuters)

Ukraine fired a volley of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia on Wednesday, the latest new Western weapon it has been permitted to use on ...

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Ukraine reportedly fires UK-supplied Storm Shadow Missiles into ... (ITV News)

The move comes after US President Joe Biden authorised Ukraine to strike inside Russia using American long-range missiles on Sunday. | ITV National News.

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Ukraine launches British Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for the ... (Daily Express)

The US has lifted its objections to the use of British Storm Shadow missiles by Ukraine to strike deep into Russia despite Vladimir Putin's recent nuclear ...

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Storm Shadows 'fired into Russia by Ukraine' as UK joins US in ... (iNews)

The move follows President Joe Biden giving Ukraine permission to use ATACMS long-range missiles in Russia last weekend.

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Ukraine fires UK-made Storm Shadow missiles into Russia (Aljazeera.com)

Russia's foreign intelligence chief says attempts by NATO countries to help Ukraine will not go unpunished.

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Ukraine fires UK-made Storm Shadow missiles at Russia for first time (BBC News)

The BBC understands the long-range missiles have been fired into Russian territory by Ukraine.

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Breaking: Ukraine launches UK long-range missiles into Russia for ... (SKWAWKBOX)

Keir Starmer gambling with UK's safety Ukraine has reportedly fired UK-supplied 'Storm Shadow' missiles into Russia for the first time, just days after ...

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Now Ukraine fires British missiles at Russia for first time as UK ... (The Independent)

Russians share photographs of exploded fragments showing markings of UK-made Storm Shadow weapons.

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The model, British tech and Russia's war machine (BBC News)

1.6m of British kit shipped to companies tied to Russian military despite sanctions, customs documents claim.

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