Escalating Tensions; U.S. Embassy in Kyiv Shuts Amid Missile Strikes and Nuclear Doctrine Shift
The U.S. embassy in Kyiv has temporarily closed due to credible threats of air attacks amidst Ukraine's first deployment of U.S.-made ATACMS missiles against Russian targets. This marks a significant escalation in the conflict, particularly following President Putin's revision of Russia's nuclear doctrine to permit nuclear responses to perceived threats. The situation has heightened tensions, with concerns about hybrid warfare from Russia and the potential for broader international security risks.