The United States closed its embassy in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, on Wednesday morning, November 30, after receiving 'special information about a potential major air attack.' According to several media reports, the embassies of Italy, Greece, and Spain also closed following an unusual warning from the U.S. on Wednesday, but the French embassy remains open, with the country advising its citizens to exercise caution. On Wednesday, following what the Kyiv Air Force referred to as a 'missile threat,' air raid alerts were declared in the capital of Ukraine and several other regions. In the afternoon, air raid sirens briefly sounded in Kyiv. Senior Ukrainian officials urged the public not to ignore the warnings. These developments occurred a day after Ukraine used U.S. long-range 'ATACMS' missiles to attack a military weapons depot inside Russia, an action that was also authorized by the Biden administration to ease restrictions on Kyiv's use of U.S.-made weapons. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Tuesday, November 29, reducing Moscow's requirements for conducting a nuclear attack in response to conventional missile attacks supported by nuclear powers. The new Russian nuclear doctrine allows Moscow to use nuclear weapons if it is attacked by conventional missiles supported by a nuclear power. Sergey Naryshkin, head of Russia's foreign intelligence service, stated in an interview published on Wednesday, November 30, that Moscow would retaliate against NATO countries facilitating Ukraine's long-range missile attacks on Russian territory. Meanwhile, according to Reuters, Ukraine's intelligence agency announced on Wednesday that Russia had conducted a widespread psychological-information attack against Ukraine by issuing a fake warning about an imminent airstrike. Calls for an end to the war in Ukraine and the Middle East were made at the G20 summit. The White House stated that changes in Russia's nuclear doctrine do not affect the U.S. position. Zelensky mentioned that the number of North Korean soldiers in Russia could reach 100,000. Putin signed a decree allowing broader use of 'nuclear weapons.' The Islamic Republic reacted to the new round of EU sanctions, calling them 'unjustified.'
Closure of the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv Amid Increased Likelihood of a 'Major Attack' by Russia
The U.S. embassy in Kyiv was closed due to warnings of a potential major Russian air attack, prompting similar actions from other European embassies. This comes amid escalating tensions following Ukraine's use of U.S. missiles against Russian targets and changes in Russia's nuclear doctrine. The situation highlights the increasing risks of conflict in the region and the potential for broader implications for international security.
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📰 What Happened
US closed embassy in Kyiv amid fears of a major Russian attack following Ukraine's missile strike on Russia.
- United States close embassy in Kyiv
- Ukraine attack military weapons depot inside Russia
- Russia announce nuclear doctrine
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📚 Background
The closure of the U.S. embassy signals heightened fears of a major escalation in the Ukraine conflict.
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