Tue Nov 19 18:07:30 UTC 2024: ## Ukraine Launches Long-Range Missile Strike on Russia; Putin Responds with Nuclear Doctrine Amendment

**Kiev, Ukraine** – Ukraine launched a significant missile strike on Russian territory, utilizing US-supplied ATACMS long-range missiles. The attack, targeting a military base in the Bryansk region, comes just a day after the Biden administration authorized their use. This marks a major escalation in the ongoing conflict, now in its 1000th day. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the attack, reporting six ballistic missiles were fired.

In response, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved amendments to Russia’s nuclear doctrine, expanding the circumstances under which Moscow could use nuclear weapons. This includes the possibility of nuclear retaliation in response to external attacks, raising global concerns.

The Ukrainian strike follows a series of Russian attacks on civilian areas in Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties. Reports indicate 12 deaths, including a child, in a recent drone attack in the Sumy region.

**Ukraine’s hopes pinned on Trump:** Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested that a potential Donald Trump presidency could lead to a quicker end to the war in Ukraine. National security analysts interpret this as a signal of Zelenskyy’s willingness to negotiate. Trump, during his campaign, repeatedly pledged to end the war swiftly, though details of his plan remain unclear.

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This developing situation continues to dominate international headlines, raising questions about the future trajectory of the war and its global implications.

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