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Scholz ‘Quarrels’ With Zelensky Over Refusal to Supply Taurus Missiles to Ukraine – Reports

MOSCOW, November 20 (Sputnik) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz never discussed the supply of long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but “quarreled” with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy over Berlin’s refusal to provide Kiev with these missiles, German newspaper Bild reported, citing sources.

No Indications Russia Preparing to Use Nuclear Weapon Within Ukraine – Pentagon

WASHINGTON, November 19 (Sputnik) – The United States sees no indication that Russia is going to use a nuclear weapon on Ukraine’s territory, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said on Tuesday.

ATACMS Strike on Russia’s Soil Equates Declaration of War – Expert

The November 19 ATACMS missile strike against Russia’s Bryansk region means that the US allowed Ukraine to use these missiles to strike into Russia’s territory, which in turn means the United States de facto declared war on Russia, says Russian military expert and air defenses historian Yuri Knutov.

Full Text of Russia’s Updated Nuclear Doctrine

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed his country’s updated nuclear doctrine on November 19, bringing forward the changes that he first announced in September.

Biden Greenlighting Strikes Deep Inside Russia Polarizes Europe – Former Pentagon Analyst

Ukraine fired six US-made ATACMS missiles at a military facility in Russia’s Bryansk region on November 19, with five of them shot down and one damaged by Russia’s air defenses.

ATACMS and GMLRS: Maximum Range and Possible Threat to Russia

Russia’s air defense forces rally to protect their homeland as the White House gave a green light to Ukraine to launch long-range strikes deep into Russian territory.

Lavrov Calls Use of ATACMS in Bryansk Region Signal That US Wants Escalation

RIO DE JANEIRO (Sputnik) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey lavrov on Tuesday has called the use of the ATACMS ballistic missiles in Russia’s Bryansk Region a signal that the West is seeking an escalation of the Ukraine conflict.

China Unveils Heavy ‘Swarm Carrier’ UAV at Airshow

Large aircraft to carry smaller drones in long-distance missions: experts

BRICS Fighting Neo-Colonialism: Highlights From Sputnik-Hosted Media Event in India

The Sputnik India-hosted event featured prominent media representatives, including Dmitry Kiselev, director-general of Sputnik News Agency’s parent company Rossiya Segodnya and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

Australia’s Risky Gamble in Aligning With Japan’s Military Expansion

Australia’s government must be mad! At least this is the view of many people in the know. Sky News in its own inimitable fashion of crafting a narrative to suit a purpose describes the announcement of regular joint military drills among Australia, US and Japan as a move “likely to anger China.”

Kremlin Presents Official Logo Celebrating 80th Anniversary of Victory in Great Patriotic War

The four-year Great Patriotic War claimed the lives of nearly 27 million Soviet soldiers and civilians, and ended in May 1945, when Nazi Germany unconditionally surrendered.

Nuclear Doctrine Changes Signal Russia’s Willingness to Take On ‘Global Power Obligations’ – Expert

The latest changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine were likely made for two main reasons, Mikael Valtersson, former Swedish military officer and ex-chief of staff with the Sweden Democrats, tells Sputnik.

Lavrov Holds Press Conference on Sidelines of G20 Summit

Russia’s top diplomat reportedly also held a brief personal exchange with French President Emmanuel Macron and other world leaders.

Russia’s New Nuclear Doctrine: What Has Changed?

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov earlier said that the update of the doctrine was necessary due to heightened tensions around Russian borders and nuclear nations supporting Kiev in its conflict with Russia.

Russian Air Defenses Downed 5 ATACMS Missiles Over Bryansk Region

Amendments to Russian Nuclear Doctrine Intended to Adapt It to Modern Realities – Kremlin

Earlier on Tuesday, the official website for legal acts released a decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin titled “On Approving the Fundamentals of the State Policy of the Russian Federation on Nuclear Deterrence.”

Amendments to Russian Nuclear Doctrine Intended to Adapt It to Modern Realities – Kremlin

Earlier on Tuesday, the official website for legal acts released a decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin titled “On Approving the Fundamentals of the State Policy of the Russian Federation on Nuclear Deterrence.”

Amendments to Russian Nuclear Doctrine Intended to Adapt It to Modern Realities – Kremlin

Earlier on Tuesday, the official website for legal acts released a decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin titled “On Approving the Fundamentals of the State Policy of the Russian Federation on Nuclear Deterrence.”

Amendments to Russian Nuclear Doctrine Intended to Adapt It to Modern Realities – Kremlin

Earlier on Tuesday, the official website for legal acts released a decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin titled “On Approving the Fundamentals of the State Policy of the Russian Federation on Nuclear Deterrence.”

‘Another Step Up Escalation Ladder’: Trump Pick Rips Biden’s Reported OK on Deep Strikes Into Russia

The White House has yet to confirm information on the strikes, which Russia warns would signify the Western countries’ “direct participation” in the Ukraine conflict.

‘Another Step Up Escalation Ladder’: Trump Pick Rips Biden’s Reported OK on Deep Strikes Into Russia

The White House has yet to confirm information on the strikes, which Russia warns would signify the Western countries’ “direct participation” in the Ukraine conflict.

‘Another Step Up Escalation Ladder’: Trump Pick Rips Biden’s Reported OK on Deep Strikes Into Russia

The White House has yet to confirm information on the strikes, which Russia warns would signify the Western countries’ “direct participation” in the Ukraine conflict.

‘Another Step Up Escalation Ladder’: Trump Pick Rips Biden’s Reported OK on Deep Strikes Into Russia

The White House has yet to confirm information on the strikes, which Russia warns would signify the Western countries’ “direct participation” in the Ukraine conflict.

Russia Changes Its Nuclear Doctrine: What Has Changed and Why Should West Be Wary?

The new Russian nuclear doctrine recently signed by President Vladimir Putin features several notable articles that were absent from the doctrine’s previous iterations, Russian military analyst Ret.Col. Viktor Litovkin tells Sputnik.

Russian Military Keeps Tabs On After Info Ukraine Plans ATACMS Usage

MOSCOW (Sputnik) The Russian military is monitoring the situation very closely following reports of Kiev’s intention to use ATACMS missiles, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.