US approval for Ukraine long-range missile strikes into Russia is a slim lifeline for Kyiv
Europe • Nov 19, 2024, 5:26 PM
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Two months before leaving office, US President Joe Biden has lifted restrictions preventing Kyiv from using the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) for strikes deep into Russian territory that could help defend its territorial gains in Russia's Kursk region. Ukraine on Tuesday launched the US-made missiles onto Russian soil for the first time. Here's what you need to know about the long-range ballistic missiles.
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At UN climate talks, developing countries blast lack of detail on funding for energy transition
Europe • 1:00 PM
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The draft text for the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, left out how much wealthy nations will pay poorer countries to help them to reduce greenhouse gasses and cope with climate change. The developing world says it needs the $1.3 trillion in c
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Russia targets Ukraine with intercontinental ballistic missile for first time, Kyiv says
Europe • 10:31 AM
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Russia launched an Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at targets in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, Ukraine's air force said. It was the first time that ICBMs have been used by Russia in the conflict. ICBMs are designed to deliver nuclear warheads,
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US says supplying Ukraine with antipersonnel mines will help slow Russian troops
Europe • 7:12 AM
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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Washington’s decision to send antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine was needed to "help slow down" the advance of Russian ground troops. The announcement comes two months before Donald Trump replaces Joe Biden in th
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Western allies close embassies as Kyiv issues raid alert
Europe • 2:29 AM
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One day after Ukraine for the first time launched US-made missiles deep into Russian territory, air raid sirens rippled across Kyiv in response to online indications that Russia might be preparing a missile and drone attack on the capital.
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