Europe Braces for BIGGER War? As Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalates; Germany Prepares Bomb Shelters
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Europe Braces for BIGGER War? As Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalates; Germany Prepares Bomb Shelters
Germany is revamping its civil defense strategy, converting metro stations and underground parking into bomb shelters.
With only 579 operational bunkers for 480,000 people in a population of 84 million, the government plans to empower citizens to fortify basements and garages while providing an app to locate nearby shelters.
This move reflects rising tensions with Russia and a broader European shift toward increased preparedness for potential conflict.
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who served for 16 years, reflects on her childhood, time in office, and her "worry" for the future in her new memoir.
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Germany's centre-left Social Democracts have chosen to officially nominate current Chancellor Olaf Scholz as their party's candidate despite his low approval ratings.
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Russia has accused Ukraine of executing civilians in the Donbass town of Selidovo as part of a "false flag" operation aimed at framing Moscow for war crimes. Witnesses suggest Ukrainian forces and foreign mercenaries were responsible for the killings. The alleged massacre occurred just before Russian troops secured the town, raising questions about the credibility of the accusations. This mirrors similar claims from earlier in the war, such as the Bucha killings, where Russia denied responsibility and accused Ukraine of staging the scene.
Russia has accused Ukraine of executing civilians in the Donbass town of Selidovo as part of a "false flag" operation aimed at framing Moscow for war crimes. Witnesses suggest Ukrainian forces and foreign mercenaries were responsible for the killings. The alleged massacre occurred just before Russian troops secured the town, raising questions about the credibility of the accusations. This mirrors similar claims from earlier in the war, such as the Bucha killings, where Russia denied responsibility and accused Ukraine of staging the scene.
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Russia has intensified its operations in Donetsk, liberating key settlements and disrupting Ukrainian supply lines in the Kursk region. With the unveiling of the "Oreshnik" hypersonic missile and advanced fiber-optic-guided drones, Moscow's precision strikes are targeting high-value Ukrainian military assets. These developments signal a significant escalation, raising concerns about global implications as foreign weapons play a growing role in the conflict.
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The White House has officially confirmed a policy shift, allowing Ukraine to strike targets within Russia using U.S.-supplied Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS). National Security Council spokesman John Kirby stated that Ukraine now has the green light to deploy these weapons for immediate defensive needs, particularly in areas like Russia's Kursk region. This move follows heightened speculation over the past week, during which Kyiv reportedly used ATACMS in strikes on Russia’s Bryansk region.
The U.S. and NATO allies have continuously supplied advanced weaponry to Ukraine since 2022 while asserting that this support does not make them direct participants in the conflict. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly warned of severe repercussions, including nuclear escalation, if NATO’s involvement crosses certain thresholds. In September, Putin emphasized that Kyiv's use of long-range weapons could alter the nature of the war, effectively drawing NATO into direct confrontation.
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