US Embassy in Kyiv shut amid threat of Russian airstrikes
Ukrainian forces used long-range missiles supplied by the US
IH News
GLOBAL, November 20, 2024: The US Embassy in Kyiv has temporarily closed due to the threat of Russian airstrikes on the Ukrainian capital. Ukrainian forces have used long-range missiles supplied by the US to strike targets deep inside Russian territory, including the Bryansk and Belgorod regions.
This decision, made possible by a policy shift from US President Joe Biden, has been strongly condemned by Moscow. In response, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree updating Russia's nuclear doctrine allowing for nuclear retaliation in the event of conventional attacks supported by a nuclear power, potentially including Ukrainian strikes backed by the US.
US officials believe that these recent developments influenced Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to conduct deeper strikes. The current inactivity of the emergency hotline between the US and Russia is raising concerns about potential miscommunication during this period of heightened tension.