Vladimir Putin changed Russias nuclear-use rules on Nov-19 after Ukraine used American missiles to hit targets on Russian soil. The updated policy states that any non-nuclear country attacking Russia with help from nuclear states will face joint-attack response
Russia could retaliate with WMD against Kiev and key NATO facilities‚ wherever theyʼre located; That means World War III
Ukrainian forces fired six US-made ATACMS at Russias Bryansk region (which sits right next to Ukraine) hitting military storage sites. Andrii Kovalenko‚ a Ukraine defense official said the strike hit places storing North-Korean ammo and other weapons; though Russian side claims they stopped most missiles
The policy change comes after US started giving Ukraine long-range missiles about 7 months ago. These missiles can now reach targets up-to 190 miles away - but were supposed to be used only in occupied areas. Joe Biden changed his mind on this rule when he learned North-Korea sent troops to help Russia
Meanwhile in New Zealand thousands of people marched to Parliament building to fight against a new law that could hurt Maori peoples rights. The Act party wants to change the old Treaty of Waitangi but most experts think this wont happen
In Hong Kong 45 pro-democracy activists got prison terms up-to 10 years. They were caught about 3 years ago for helping run unofficial voting. Gwyneth Ho‚ who got 7 years wrote that their real crime was not playing along with fixed elections
The US and Philippines signed a deal to share military info and tech. Lloyd Austin the US defense chief said this would protect Manila if China attacks‚ and the deal will continue even if leadership changes
Lastly in Vancouver someone tried stealing lots of fancy cheese from Whole Foods but had to leave it behind while running from cops. Constable Mansoor Sahak said they couldnt sell the cheese after it sat outside too long