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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 21st, 2024: Russia Launches Nuclear Capable Ballistic Missile At Ukraine & Arrest Warrant Issued for Netanyahu

2024/11/22
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Mike Baker: 本期节目讨论了俄罗斯在乌克兰战争中首次发射核武导弹的事件，以及国际刑事法院对以色列总理内塔尼亚胡和前国防部长戈兰特发布逮捕令的事件。这两个事件都可能导致地区局势进一步升级。俄罗斯发射的导弹虽然最初被报道为洲际弹道导弹，但美国官员确认其为实验性中程弹道导弹，该导弹能够携带多个弹头进行远距离打击，这被认为是具有核能力的武器。普京将此次导弹发射解释为对乌克兰使用西方武器进行远程袭击的回应，并警告称，如果局势升级，俄罗斯将采取果断的对称回应。与此同时，国际刑事法院对内塔尼亚胡和戈兰特发布逮捕令，指控他们犯下与以色列在加沙行动相关的危害人类罪，这一举动激怒了以色列政府，他们谴责这一决定是反犹太的。哈马斯则对这一决定表示欢迎。这两个事件都凸显了当前国际局势的紧张和复杂性，以及潜在的进一步升级风险。

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Why did Russia launch a nuclear-capable ballistic missile at Ukraine?

Russia launched the missile in response to Ukrainian long-range strikes using Western weapons, signaling a potential escalation in the conflict.

What is the significance of the missile Russia launched?

The missile, equipped with a MIRV payload, is exclusively associated with nuclear-capable weapons, making its use a significant escalation.

What did Putin threaten in relation to the missile launch?

Putin warned that more strikes using these types of weapons could follow and threatened countries that permit their weapons to be used against Russian targets.

Why did the International Criminal Court issue arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant?

The ICC issued warrants alleging Netanyahu and Gallant engaged in crimes against humanity linked to Israeli operations in Gaza.

How did Israel respond to the ICC's arrest warrants?

Israeli leaders condemned the ICC's decision as 'outrageous' and 'antisemitic,' comparing it to the Dreyfus trial.

What is the potential impact of the ICC's arrest warrants on regional tensions?

The warrants are likely to further inflame tensions in the Middle East, as Hamas welcomed the ruling while Israel condemned it.

What is the likelihood of the ICC's arrest warrants being enforced?

Realistically, there will be no enforcement, as neither Israel nor its ally, the U.S., are ICC member states and both reject the court's jurisdiction over the matter.

Chapters
Russia's launch of a nuclear-capable medium-range ballistic missile into Ukraine marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, prompting international concern and responses from both Ukraine and the U.S.
  • Russia fired an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) at Dnipro, Ukraine.
  • The missile was equipped with a MIRV payload, typically associated with nuclear weapons.
  • Putin justified the launch as a response to U.S. plans for intermediate and short-range missile deployment.
  • Ukraine and the U.S. have escalated their own military actions in response to Russian aggression.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

 

  • First, we start with another potential major escalation in the war in Ukraine, as Russia launches a nuclear-capable medium-range ballistic missile for the first time since the war began.

  • Then, the International Criminal Court, or ICC, has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, alleging the pair have engaged in crimes against humanity linked to Israeli operations in Gaza. The move promises to further inflame regional tensions, as Hamas cheered the ruling and Israeli leaders condemned the action as “outrageous” and antisemitic.

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