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Russia says new US base in Poland raises overall nuclear danger https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/russia-says-new-us-base-in-poland-raises-overall-nuclear-danger/ar-AA1uunq5 Russia said on Thursday that a new U.S. ballistic missile defence base in northern Poland will lead to an increase in the overall level of nuclear danger, but Warsaw said "threats" from Moscow only strengthened the argument for NATO defences. The air defence base, situated in the town of Redzikowo near the Baltic coast, part of a broader NATO missile shield, was opened on Nov. 13. "This is another frankly provocative step in a series of deeply destabilising actions by the Americans and their allies in the North Atlantic Alliance in the strategic sphere," Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said. "This leads to undermining strategic stability, increasing strategic risks and, as a result, to an increase in the overall level of nuclear danger." Pawel Wronski, Poland's foreign ministry spokesperson, said there were no nuclear missiles at the base, which was purely for defence.

Ukraine fires UK Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia, a day after using US ATACMS https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-fires-uk-storm-shadow-cruise-missiles-into-russia-day-after-using-us-2024-11-20/ Ukraine fired a volley of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia on Wednesday, the latest new Western weapon it has been permitted to use on Russian targets a day after it fired U.S. ATACMS missiles. The strikes were widely reported by Russian war correspondents on Telegram and confirmed by an official on condition of anonymity. Moscow has said the use of Western weapons to strike into Russian territory far from the border would be a major escalation in the conflict. Russian war correspondent accounts on Telegram posted footage they said included the sound of the missiles striking in Kursk region. The pro-Russian Two Majors Telegram channel said Ukraine had fired up to 12 Storm Shadows into the Kursk region, and carried pictures of pieces of missile with the name Storm Shadow clearly visible.

U.S. Pauses Operations at Kyiv Embassy, Warning of ‘Significant Air Attack’ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/world/europe/us-embassy-ukraine-warning.html The United States Embassy in Kyiv issued an urgent warning on Wednesday morning that Russia might launch “a significant air attack,” closing the embassy and telling employees to shelter in place. At least two other Western embassies — Greece and Italy — announced that they too would close for the day after the U.S. warning. The warning came one day after Ukraine’s military used American-made ballistic missiles to strike into Russian territory for the first time, after receiving long-sought authorization from President Biden to do so. The Kremlin had long warned that such strikes would be treated as an escalation, and on Tuesday vowed to respond. In its message on Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy said it had “received specific information” about a potential attack, but did not offer details. It urged Americans to pay special attention to air-raid alerts. On Wednesday, Ukraine’s military said it had used drones to target military installations in several regions of Russia overnight, including in the Novgorod region near the village of Kotovo, more than 400 miles from the Ukrainian border.

Danish military says it’s monitoring Chinese ship closely after undersea cables severed https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/danish-military-says-it-s-monitoring-chinese-ship-closely-after-undersea-cables-severed/ar-AA1urMDP Denmark's navy said Wednesday that it was shadowing Chinese cargo vessel Yi Peng 3, which is anchored off the Danish coast. The Danish military said on Wednesday that it was staying close to a Chinese ship currently sitting idle in Danish waters, days after two fibre-optic data telecommunication cables in the Baltic Sea were severed. "The Danish Defence can confirm that we are present in the area near the Chinese ship Yi Peng 3," the military said in a post on social media X,...

And I would like a pony 🦄: "An updated U.S. nuclear employment strategy calls for the United States to be able to deter threats from North Korea, China and Russia "simultaneously" during peacetime, a crisis and in conflict." https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20241116001951315

Germany planning for WW3 with 1,000-page secret doc ‘Operation Deutschland’ along with 800k NATO troops & 200k vehicles https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/31806520/germany-world-war-three-secret-doc-nato/ GERMANY'S World War Three preparation plans have been revealed in a 1,000-page secret document dubbed "Operation Deutschland". It comes after Nordic citizens were told to prepare for war and handed chilling survival guides on Monday as tensions between Russia and Ukraine boil over. Germany is ramping up its national security as fears loom that Vladimir Putin's bloody war in Ukraine may develop into a worldwide inferno. German armed forces have begun implementing "Operation Deutschland", which has been agreed amongst politicians and contains a chilling 1,000-page strategy plan. According to the Frankfurter Allgemeine, the top-secret papers reveal specific buildings and infrastructure facilities that need specific protection in an emergency for military reasons. News of the plan comes after millions of pamphlets landed in Swedish homes eerily titled: "If Crisis or War Comes," on Monday, while other nations issue their own chilling advice to fearful citizens. Nuclear fears have spilled over after Russia was forced to admit that it was struck by Ukraine with American ATACMS missiles overnight. Watch what they do, not what they say.

Russia starts building nuclear-resistant bomb shelters amid ramped-up threats of WWIII https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/russia-starts-building-nuclear-resistant-bomb-shelters-amid-ramped-up-threats-of-wwiii/ar-AA1unuXV Russia started mass-producing mobile bomb shelters capable of withstanding nuclear weapons while ominously accusing President Biden of risking a potential World War III. They house up to 54 people and can also protect against explosions and shrapnel from conventional weapons as well as falling debris from buildings and dangerous chemicals and fires, according to the institute. The announcement comes mere days after Biden agreed to allow Ukraine to fire US long-range missiles into Russia, ramping up concerns about a potential WWIII. The KUB-M shelters look like shipping containers and consist of two modules, including a room for 54 people and a technical block. Additional modules can also be added if needed,... “The mobile shelter is a multifunctional structure that provides protection for people from various threats, including natural disasters and man-made accidents,”... Wonder where our shelters are?

Far-right militia targets US military over baseless hurricane ‘weather weapon’ claims https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/19/far-right-militia-targets-military-weather-manipulation A vigilante militia notorious for its patrols on America’s border with Mexico has threatened to take on the US military in recent weeks, with its founder baselessly claiming that Hurricane Helene was deliberately caused by a government energy weapon... according to private and public Telegram chats. “VOP is one of the most dangerous militia groups out there now … with their recent targeting of military efforts to help with hurricane relief efforts in North Carolina, and their insane conspiracy theories, this is a recipe for disaster.” The idea that smart cities are being created as a means of social control has a longer history among rightwing conspiracy theorists, and has even been linked to previous natural disasters. Future false flags? 🤔

Lavrov Says Ukrainian Attack on Russia With U.S. Missiles Is a Western Escalation https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2024-11-19/lavrov-says-ukrainian-attack-on-russia-with-u-s-missiles-is-a-western-escalation Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that an attack on Russia's Bryansk region by Ukraine using U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles was a clear signal that the West wanted to escalate the Ukraine conflict. "The fact that ATACMS were used repeatedly in the Bryansk region overnight is, of course, a signal that they want escalation,"... "Without the Americans, it is impossible to use these high-tech missiles, as Putin has repeatedly said,"... Putin said on Sept. 12 that Western approval for such Ukrainian strikes would mean "the direct involvement of NATO countries,...

Putin’s new nuclear rules shock West as Ukraine strikes Russia with US missile https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/world/putin-s-new-nuclear-rules-shock-west-as-ukraine-strikes-russia-with-us-missile/ar-AA1um2AB Just days after the United States allowed Ukraine to use its long-range missile for deep strikes within Russian territory; President Vladimir Putin has approved changes to his country’s nuclear doctrine. The changes to the nuclear doctrine have been approved by Putin on Tuesday. To put things into perspective, Russia can now use nuclear weapons in instances when a non-nuclear state supported by nuclear power attacks its area. The revised doctrine approved by Putin states that nuclear strikes by Moscow can be justified in case of aggression against the Russian Federation “by any non-nuclear state with the participation or support of a nuclear state.” It further states that nuclear retaliation by Russia can be carried out if there is a deployment of missile defense systems, medium- and short-range ballistic missiles, precision non-nuclear and hypersonic weapons, strike drones and directed energy weapons by a potential adversary.

U.S. allies warn of 'hybrid warfare' after two undersea cables cut https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/us-allies-warn-of-hybrid-warfare-after-two-undersea-cables-cut/ar-AA1ulDjy U.S. allies warned of "hybrid warfare" Tuesday after two undersea communication cables were severed in the Baltic Sea, raising suspicions that they may be the latest acts of sabotage targeting the West as it clashes with Russia. Pistorius said Tuesday that "no one believes that these cables were cut accidentally"... "We have to state, without knowing specifically who it came from, that it is a ‘hybrid’ action,"... "And we also have to assume, without knowing it yet, that it is sabotage.” Sub-sea cables crisscross the world beneath the oceans, but simmering tensions between Russia and western nations has brought their geopolitical importance into sharp focus.

Ukraine hits Russia with US ATACMS missiles for first time on war's 1,000th day https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/ukraine-hits-russia-with-us-atacms-missiles-for-first-time-on-war-s-1-000th-day/ar-AA1umSb4 Ukraine used U.S. ATACMS missiles to strike Russian territory on Tuesday, taking advantage of newly granted permission from the outgoing Biden administration on the war's 1,000th day. Russia said its forces shot down five of six of the missiles, which were fired at a military facility in the Bryansk region. Ukraine said it had struck a Russian arms depot around 110 km (70 miles) inside Russia in an attack that caused secondary explosions. The Ukrainian military did not publicly specify what weapons it had used, but a Ukrainian official source and a U.S. official later confirmed it had used ATACMS. Moscow has described their potential use as an escalation that would make Washington a direct combatant in the war and prompt its retaliation. Moscow has said such weapons cannot be used without direct operational support from the United States, and therefore their use would make Washington a direct participant in the war. On Tuesday, President Vladimir Putin signed a new nuclear doctrine apparently intended as a warning to Washington. It lowers the threshold under which Russia might use atomic weapons to include responding to attacks that threaten its territorial integrity.

China Silver Imports Surge to 9,000 metric tonnes per year catching up quickly to India https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/china-silver-imports-surge-to-9000-metric-tonnes-per-year-catching-up-quickly-to-india/ar-AA1uioI9 China has emerged as a silver-importing powerhouse, with annual imports reaching an unprecedented 9,000 metric tonnes, challenging India's long-standing dominance in precious metal acquisition. A single electroplating industrial park in Zhejiang Yueqing City consumes over 2,000 tons of silver annually, highlighting the metal's critical role in cutting-edge manufacturing. This diplomatic maneuver isn't just about securing supply chains; it's a calculated move to position China at the forefront of global industrial innovation. Solar panels, electronics, and emerging technologies all rely heavily on silver, making China's strategic positioning increasingly critical. It's about economic power, technological leadership, and the geopolitical chess game of resource acquisition. China is demonstrating that in the 21st century, control of critical resources is as important as military or technological might.

Airfares to hit record high in 2025 amid aircraft supply crisis https://businessday.ng/aviation/article/airfares-to-hit-record-high-in-2025-amid-aircraft-supply-crisis/ Airfares have been forecast to hit record highs next year due to a predicted shortage of plane engines and spare parts. A shortage of Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines has already grounded British Airways and Virgin Atlantic flights. “For consumers, prices will continue to rise – 2025 will see record fares on many routes. If you want to go abroad next year, be prepared to pay for it.”

Gun sales resume in Washington after system outage halted background checks statewide https://www.yahoo.com/news/gun-sales-resume-washington-system-001857779.html Gun sales across Washington have resumed following a weeks-long delay caused by a cyberattack on the state’s Judicial Information Systems earlier this month. The hack, which occurred on Nov. 2, forced several court networks and websites offline,... “We are cognizant of the public’s legal rights to own, purchase, and sell firearms and will continue to do our best to mitigate the impacts of the recent system outage as expeditiously as the law, safety, and capacity will allow,”...

Trump confirms plans to declare national emergency to implement mass deportation program https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-confirms-plans-to-declare-national-emergency-to-implement-mass-deportation-program/ar-AA1uhKeI President-elect Donald Trump confirmed on Truth Social early Monday morning that his incoming administration will declare a national emergency and use military resources to implement a mass deportation of illegal immigrants. Currently, there are an estimated 1.3 million illegal immigrants who were ordered to leave the country but ignored those orders and remained in the country,...

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy amid growing losses and debt https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/spirit-airlines-files-bankruptcy-rcna180579 Spirit Airlines said Monday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with losses, growing debt and a failed merger during the post-pandemic travel lull. Ticket sales and all other operations will continue as normal, the company said in the statement, which comes just 10 days before record numbers of travelers are expected to take to the skies over Thanksgiving. The Dania Beach, Florida-based company had already deferred $1.1 billion in debt payments until next year and was last profitable in 2019.

Donald Trump Jr. Accuses Biden of Trying to ‘Get World War 3 Going’ Before His Father Takes Office https://news.yahoo.com/news/donald-trump-jr-accuses-biden-112144298.html Donald Trump Jr. claimed Sunday that the latest U.S. assistance to Ukraine is part of an effort to “get World War 3 going” before his father, President-elect Donald Trump, takes office in January. He was responding to news that President Joe Biden authorized Kyiv to use long-range U.S. missiles to strike inside Russia. “The Military Industrial Complex seems to want to make sure they get World War 3 going before my father has a chance to create peace and save lives,” wrote Don Jr. in a tweet. Russian President Vladimir Putin said in September that, if the U.S. authorized the use of long-range missiles, it “will mean nothing less than the direct participation of NATO countries, the United States, and European countries in the war in Ukraine.” Biden made his latest decision—to allow Ukraine to use US-made ATACMS missiles with a range of about 190 miles to strike in Russia—after Putin made the surprise move to bring 10,000 North Korean troops...

Nordic Nations Release War Prep Pamphlets https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/nordic-nations-release-war-prep-pamphlets/ar-AA1uivpO "Keep this brochure in a safe place." That's the directive on a 32-page document that will be distributed in Sweden starting on Monday,... Warning citizens that "we live in uncertain times"... Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, or MSB, will help them "to prepare for, and act, in case of crisis or war." The BBC notes the pamphlet has come out in response to a "worsening security situation"—Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Biden authorizes Ukraine to use US-supplied longer range missiles for deeper strikes inside Russia https://apnews.com/article/biden-ukraine-long-range-weapons-russia-52d424158182de2044ecc8bfcf011f9c President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied missiles to strike deeper inside Russia, easing limitations on the longer range weapons as Russia deploys thousands of North Korean troops to reinforce its war,... Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s reaction Sunday was notably restrained. “Strikes are not made with words,” he said during his nightly video address. “Such things are not announced. The missiles will speak for themselves.” Biden had remained opposed, determined to hold the line against any escalation that he felt could draw the U.S. and other NATO members into direct conflict with nuclear-armed Russia. The longer-range missiles are likely to be used in response to North Korea’s decision to support Putin’s invasion of Ukraine,... The White House agreed in May to allow Ukraine to use U.S.-provided weaponry for limited strikes just across the border with Russia.