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ICYMI: The US Is Closing Its Embassy In Ukraine

Nov 20, 2024

In this discussion, Greg Myrie, NPR's national security correspondent, provides keen insights into the ongoing war in Ukraine as it hits a significant 1,000-day milestone. The closure of the U.S. embassy in Kyiv raises urgent questions about security amidst escalating threats. Myrie also delves into Ukraine's controversial missile strikes into Russia, the potential involvement of North Korean troops, and the evolving U.S. military support amidst intensifying geopolitical tensions. The conversation highlights the complexities of international relationships during this critical conflict.

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The closure of the U.S. embassy in Kyiv highlights escalating security risks amid heightened military tensions and air attack threats in Ukraine.

The shift in U.S. policy to permit the use of landmines reflects an evolving military strategy in response to Russian advances on Ukrainian territory.

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U.S. Policy Shift on Landmines

The Biden administration has recently altered its stance on the use of U.S.-supplied anti-personnel landmines in Ukraine to counter Russian advances. Previously, the U.S. had opposed the deployment of landmines as part of a global effort to ban their use. However, with Russian forces making incremental gains and applying significant pressure in eastern Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin indicated that these landmines could help Ukrainian forces slow down Russian advances. This change reflects a broader shift in U.S. military strategy as the conflict evolves and intensifies.

Intro

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U.S. Shifts Policy on Landmines Amidst Intensifying Conflict

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The Dynamics of Missile Strikes and International Military Involvement

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Geopolitical Tensions and Embassy Closures in Ukraine

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Navigating Uncertainty: Ukraine's Defense and International Support

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This week marks 1,000 days since the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. A lot has happened in that time.

This morning, the U.S. shuttered its embassy in Kyiv due to specific information about a possible air attack.

Recently, Ukraine fired American-made ballistic missiles into Russia. To use these missiles, Ukraine needed permission from the Biden administration.

We discuss what the closure of the American Embassy in the country's capital mean.

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ICYMI: The US Is Closing Its Embassy In Ukraine

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