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When Biden gave Ukraine the green light, Russia was left seeing red!

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Biden's new missile move has Russia fuming, but what does it really mean for the Ukraine war? Pack your popcorn, it's about to get spicy!

In a dramatic turn, President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use long-range U.S.-made missiles to strike targets inside Russia. This shift from the American administration has sparked fury in the Kremlin, with officials labeling the decision as a dangerous escalation of the conflict. While Biden's move aims to bolster Ukraine's defensive capabilities, it raises questions about U.S. involvement in the ongoing war, as Moscow warns that such actions would make the U.S. a direct participant in the hostilities. Russia’s ire is palpable; after all, it was just the other day that a Russian missile struck a residential area in Sumy, killing civilians—a reminder of the tragic impacts of this protracted war.

As tensions mount, analysts are scrambling to unpack the implications of these new U.S. policies. This notable shift is believed to provide Ukraine with a critical edge in its defensive operations, particularly in regions such as Kursk, which has become a strategic point for Ukrainian forces. However, skepticism abounds about whether these long-range strikes will substantially alter the course of the conflict. Military experts are particularly concerned about any potential backlash from Russia, citing the nation’s history of employing foreign-made weaponry indiscriminately in Ukrainian territory.

On an unrelated note, in what seems like a twist in the plot, France has ramped up its imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia. This development somehow ties back to the European energy crisis, where France is benefiting from the very supplies that many European nations are trying to eschew. Ironically, as tensions rise over military actions, the energy market displays a conflicting narrative of interdependence.

So, what does this mean for the future? With Biden’s recent support for Ukraine, the dynamics of the conflict may shift dramatically. Yet, both military and energy spheres remain intertwined in this geopolitical chess game, where every move can lead to unforeseen consequences, not just for Ukraine and Russia, but for Europe and the rest of the world.

Fun Fact: Did you know that the recent missile approval could mark a watershed moment in U.S.-Ukrainian relations? This could potentially reshape how conflicts are approached globally! Meanwhile, France's record-level LNG imports from Russia illustrate the complex nature of international dependence—who knew energy and warfare could have such a curiously intertwined relationship?

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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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Russia says U.S. missile decision could raise the stakes in Ukraine ... (Globalnews.ca)

Washington is easing limits on what Ukraine can strike with U.S.-made weaponry, U.S. officials told The Associated Press on Sunday.

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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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Moscow warns U.S. over move allowing Ukraine to hit targets inside ... (The Globe and Mail)

News of Biden's change came on the day a Russian ballistic missile with cluster munitions struck a residential area of Sumy, killing 11 people and injuring ...

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Biden authorizes Ukraine to use long-range US weapons in Russia (CNN)

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use powerful long-range American weapons inside Russia, according to two US officials familiar with the ...

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France's LNG Imports From Russia Hit Record With German Help (BNN)

(Bloomberg) -- France's imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia have surged to a record, aided by deliveries from a German state-owned energy firm.

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U.S. allows Ukraine to use long-range weapons in Russia. And ... (NPR)

Why President Biden changed his stance on Ukraine using U.S. long-range missiles to strike inside Russia. And, experts are skeptical of President-elect ...

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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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French Terminals Import Record Volumes of LNG From Russia (OilPrice.com)

France is significantly increasing its imports of Russian LNG even as the rest of Europe reduces its reliance on Russian energy supplies.

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

The Joe Biden administration shifted its stance on Ukrainian use of its long-range Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) to allow Kyiv to use them to target ...

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What long-range missile strikes in Russia could mean for Ukraine war (Reuters)

The U.S. decision to authorise long-range Ukrainian strikes could help Kyiv defend the foothold in Russia's Kursk region that it seized as leverage in any ...

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Watch: Russia reacts to Biden authorizing Ukraine to use US long ... (CNN)

CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports on the Russian reaction to President Joe Biden authorizing Ukraine to use US long-range missiles on targets inside Russia.

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

Russia says the use of US long-range missiles by Ukraine will lead to "an appropriate and tangible" response. Such an attack inside Russian territory "would ...

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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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Russian officials say Biden decision to let Ukraine fire missiles deep ... (CBS News)

A Russian lawmaker calls President Biden's decision to let Ukraine fire U.S. missiles deep into Russia a "very big step toward the beginning" of a third ...

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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Live: Ukraine marks 1000 days of war as Putin broadens doctrine for ... (FRANCE 24)

Ukraine marked 1000 days of war on Tuesday as Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree broadening the scope of when Moscow can use nuclear weapons.

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Where do Russia and Ukraine stand militarily after 1000 days of ... (Sky News)

Nearly three years since the start of the war in Ukraine, Sky News asks experts how the conflict is going from a military standpoint and what the coming ...

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Russia vows 'tangible' response if US missiles used against its territory (BBC News)

Russia says the use of US long-range missiles by Ukraine will lead to "an appropriate and tangible" response. Such an attack inside Russian territory "would ...

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U.S. Approves Ukrainian Missile Strikes Inside Russia – November ... (CPAC)

Retired general and former chief of defence staff Rick Hillier talks about the impact of President Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to strike inside.

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Russia vetoes UN resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in the ... (CTV News)

Russia vetoed a UN resolution Monday calling for an immediate ceasefire in the war between Sudan's military and paramilitary forces.

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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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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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