The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, has closed its doors after receiving an issued warning Tuesday about a "potential significant air attack" expected to take place on Wednesday. Employees have been instructed to prepare to shelter in place.
The Biden administration announced plans to deliver $275 million in weapons to Ukraine, part of an urgent effort to bolster Kyiv's defenses against Russia before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The package, revealed Tuesday by U.S. officials, includes advanced air defense systems, artillery rounds, Javelin missiles, and other critical military equipment.
President Joe Biden has reportedly authorized Ukraine to use American-made long-range missiles against targets inside Russian territory, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. This decision, made just weeks before Biden leaves office, comes in response to Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine. The Kremlin has condemned the move as a direct provocation, warning of heightened tensions and potential global consequences.
South Dakota Senator John Thune has warned the International Criminal Court (ICC) of potential sanctions if it continues its pursuit of arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Thune’s statement comes as he prepares to assume the role of Senate Majority Leader in January 2025, should Republicans regain the chamber.
In a move that has sent ripples through geopolitical circles, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced revisions to Russia's nuclear doctrine, signaling a potentially lower threshold for nuclear weapon use. This update underscores Russia's readiness to redefine what constitutes an existential threat, thereby expanding the scenarios under which nuclear arms might be deployed. Putin clearly stated, “We reserve the right to use nuclear weapons in case of aggression against Russia, including if the enemy poses a critical threat to our sovereignty with conventional weapons."
The Biden administration is reportedly planning to purchase up to 6 million barrels of oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to replenish supplies after a historic sale in 2022.
