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Georgian opposition leaders have been demonstrating against the results of the parliamentary election since November 4

Abkhazia’s parliament was expected to consider the ratification of the agreement with Russia on the implementation of investment projects in Abkhazia by Russian legal entities, but the session was canceled after the lawmakers failed to agree upon its agenda

The New York Times reported on November 17 that US President Joe Biden had authorized the use of US-supplied ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles for strikes inside Russia

According to Maria Zakharova, Ukrainian social media accounts are meanwhile speculating that the Zelensky regime plans to present the received Western missiles as Ukrainian, changing the labels to use the weapons to attack Russia

The first Russian nuclear doctrine was ratified and published by decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin on April 21, 2000

Sahra Wagenknecht underscored that the pipeline explosions were "a devastating blow to the [German] economy and an act of sabotage targeting German and European infrastructure"

The White House declined to confirm that permission for such strikes had been granted

According to the diplomat, EU foreign ministers discussed the issue at their meeting

The Russian Armed Forces carried out the attack at night

"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," he said

According to former US intelligence officer Scott Ritter, the United States "is a direct party to the invasion and occupation of Russian soil," because it helped Kiev plan its incursion into the Kursk Region

The likelihood of a direct armed conflict with NATO is increasing because some individuals in the alliance are ready to raise the stakes ahead of Trump’s inauguration, Andrey Bystritsky emphasized

On June 14, Russian President Vladimir Putin outlined the country’s conditions for resolving the situation in Ukraine, including the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbass and Novorossiya, and Ukraine renouncing its NATO membership ambitions

Salome Zourabichvili has also called on citizens to continue protesting the results of the October 26 parliamentary elections

Earlier, US Department of State Spokesperson Matthew Miller declined to comment on reports that Washington had authorized the use of US-made ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles for strikes inside Russia

Earlier, Matthew Miller confirmed that the United States has authorized the use of US-made ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles

"The Ukrainian military has a limited supply of the missiles and firing a small number at targets in Russia would not make much of a difference," the analysts say

"This is a very important document. Clearly, it requires in-depth analysis both in our country and, perhaps, abroad, too," Dmitry Peskov stressed

The newspaper has not yet responded to a TASS inquiry asking why the statement was removed

These weapons were authorized for use in the Kursk Region only, the news outlet said

"This document means a lot for the Ukrainian conflict," Vladimir Zharikhin noted

Wang Wen called the next few months a "high-risk period" in the conflict

Moscow's position should be absolutely clear to everyone, Dmitry Peskov pointed out

The plan’s ten points are unity, the front, weapons, finance, energy, security, local governance, human capital, "cultural sovereignty," and social assistance to the military

"I'm not going to speak to or confirm any policy changes," Matthew Miller, a State Department spokesman told a news conference

The New York Times reported on November 17 that US President Joe Biden had authorized the use of US-supplied ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles for strikes inside Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has already clarified his position on US long-range missile attacks on targets inside Russia, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented

Earlier today, President Vladimir Putin signed a decree ratifying the updated nuclear doctrine, Basic Principles of State Policy of the Russian Federation on Nuclear Deterrence

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Sergey Lavrov will address sessions on combating inequality, hunger, and poverty, as well as on the reform of global institutions

The office of Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said earlier that the Energy Ministry saw it as prudent to ban the mining of digital currency in areas facing critical regulatory and fiscal parameters

According to expert Zheng Renyi, "if Trump stops aid, he will face strong domestic criticism for appearing weak and will likely lose support, especially from Republican hawks who back Ukraine"

Dmitry Peskov noted that preparations for the visit which is of a great significance for Moscow will kick off soon

Earlier, the entrepreneur opined that the bloodshed in Ukraine would end soon

"I would generally say let’s not communicate too much and not make our adversaries more wise than is necessary," Mark Rutte added

The declaration does not contain any remarks that the statement was not approved by all countries

"By authorizing long range missiles to strike inside Russia, Biden is committing an unconstitutional Act of War that endangers the lives of all US citizens," Thomas Massie said

Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz added that this decision needed to be made much earlier to have any impact on the battlefield situation

US Senator Marco Rubio, who has been nominated for secretary of state by President-elect Donald Trump, was put on a Russian sanctions list in May 2022 and on China’s list in August 2020

The New York Times reported on November 17, citing sources, that US President Joe Biden had authorized the use of US-supplied ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles for strikes deep inside Russia

However, Bloomberg notes that it is unclear how much of the Russian LNG imported into France is actually consumed there

Luis Gilberto Murillo underscored that the Colombian authorities want their compatriots not to be involved in any conflicts in the world

Russia will also engage in nuclear deterrence against those countries that offer their territory, maritime zones, airspace, and resources for aggression against it

The report highlights that UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and US Deputy Secretary of Energy David Turk signed an agreement on cooperation in nuclear research and development on the sidelines of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Baku

All bank accounts of sanctioned entities and individuals will be frozen if they are found in the UK

Dmitry Peskov also noted that Russia has consistently maintained a responsible position and taken necessary steps to mitigate the nuclear threat and prevent the worsening of international relations

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted more than 310 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy armored vehicles over the past day, the ministry reported

Russia’s Battlegroup Dnepr inflicted roughly 70 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed a US-made counterbattery radar station in its area of responsibility over the past day

The fundamental principle of the doctrine is that the use of nuclear weapons is a measure of last resort to protect the country’s sovereignty

The phobia is so strong that special precautions need to be taken before her meetings

Aide Ali Hassan Khalil indicated that the next steps depend entirely on Israel, describing the ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire as the most significant and serious to date

According to Dmitry Peskov, the special military operation is taking longer because it started against the Kiev regime and is continuing as a war between Russia and NATO

"This is something for which I cannot and do not want to bear responsibility for," he added

Vladimir Rogov added that Velikaya Novoselka is a major logistics hub for the Ukrainian armed forces

"Moscow's escalating hybrid activities against NATO and EU countries are unprecedented in their variety and scale," the statement reads

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, November 18th

Boris Pistorius is not "inclined to accept the explanation that the damage was caused by an anchor hitting the cable"

TASS compiled main facts about the situation in the country

"We have announced that the recent Israeli operation against Iran is nothing but another aggression," Abbas Araghchi pointed out

Russia has officially stated that it would not resume nuclear tests unless the United States did so first, Dmitry Suslov recounted

"Nevertheless, there is every possibility Trump will repeal the decision - indeed, his camp has already accused Biden of trying to 'escalate' the conflict", Lisa Haseldine pointed out

"The conditions that President Putin laid out in June remain fully relevant," Dmitry Peskov said

The official reported that fighters from the 98th Airborne Division were engaged in fierce battles

The German leadership declined to follow the US’ example on long-range missiles, the news agency recalled

Russia will view an aggression from a non-nuclear state, carried out with participation or support of a nuclear state as their joint attack

Dmitry Peskov highlighted the nuclear doctrine’s provisions that "aggression against the Russian Federation by any non-nuclear state with the participation or support of a nuclear state is viewed as their joint attack"

The New York Times reported on November 17 that US President Joe Biden had authorized the use of US-supplied ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles for strikes inside Russia

Boris Pistorius noted that just a few months ago, Russia held an advantage in artillery shell stocks

"Those who support US President [Joe] Biden's decision are in favor of the start of World War III," Robert Fico noted

According to Jennifer Kavanagh, the decision to allow attacks on Russian territory won’t change the course of hostilities in the special military operation zone as Ukraine has no significant stockpiles of ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles

Meanwhile, the Netherlands has repeatedly stated that it imposes no restrictions on the use or range of weapons, including F-16 fighter jets, the country is supplying to Kiev

The Belarusian leader noted that they want to go to Warsaw

A trial batch of Russia's first bioresorbable rods was sent to hospitals in St. Petersburg, Moscow and Novosibirsk

The leaders also called to increase the role of the Economic and Social Council

Dmitry Peskov pointed out that "it is hardly possible to be guided by the reports of a TV channel"

The New York Times reported on November 17 that Biden had authorized the use of US-supplied ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles for strikes inside Russia

The spacecraft will engage its engines, which will allow it to leave the ISS orbit and enter the Earth atmosphere after a while

According to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Beijing "is ready to work with Russia to further strengthen cooperation and cohesion"

"It is not out of the question that new weapons systems, which have not yet been used against Ukraine, could be employed," Vyacheslav Volodin said

Sahra Wagenknecht pointed out that the US decision to strike deep into Russia is another step towards a major war

At the same time, the president noted that once upon a time "Vladimir Lenin gave away the whole of Ukraine when he created the Soviet Union"

Alexander Mazur stressed that all the information is reported to the top officials

Vyacheslav Volodin added that these weapons "may cause damage but it will not change the situation on the battlefield"

Engineers from China have surmounted obstacles and built a system consisting of seven emitting devices and their experimental firings have confirmed that it can effectively suppress signals of the US GPS and other satellites," Alexander Stepanov said

Ukrainian blogger Anatoly Shary commented on the statement by saying that Ukraine’s air force officials only agreed to recognize this because "the media started posting photos of Patriot wreckage"

Boris Pistorius claimed that Chancellor Olaf Scholz's phone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin did not affect Moscow's position

According to the report, the missiles fell on the technical territory of a military site in the Bryansk Region, causing a fire, which was extinguished

"Two months, the most dangerous in decades, are ahead of us," Peter Szijjarto noted

According to Kakhaber Kaladze, Salome Zourabichvili "has rulers, and she does do whatever they tell her to do"

Gideon Sa’ar said that he has sent a letter to the President of the UN Security Council

Twenty-four Ukrainian servicemen surrendered as prisoners of war over the past day

According to Dmitry Suslov, retaliatory measures may include the handover of more advanced weapons to the forces "that are directly fighting against the US, particularly, in the Middle East"

"China has taken over the SCO presidency and is ready to closely cooperate with Russia in order to take its activities to a new level," Wang Yi pointed out

Dmitry Peskov noted that it wasn’t Moscow but Washington that initiated "the race of sanctions"

According to Andrey Kartapolov, Russia "will definitely" respond to such a decision by Western countries

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, November 19th

"I suspect most everything will be under review," a member of Trump’s transition team said

The New York Times reported earlier, citing sources, that US President Joe Biden had authorized the use of US-made ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles for strikes inside Russia

The potential launch of long-range weapons from Ukrainian territory or elsewhere is defined in detail in Russia’s new nuclear doctrine, Viktor Bondarev noted

Aslan Bzhania filed a resignation "for the purpose of preservation of stability and constitutional order in the country"