For today, links to four reports: from the Associated Press, Reuters, National Public Radio, and Tass; others are accessible by clicking on its initials below. (GAZA entry for this date is HERE.) — MCM

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Ukraine fired 6 U.S.-made longer-range missiles into Russia, Moscow says, by Hanna Arhirova and Illia Novikov | AP  KYIV — The reported use of the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, came today as Russian President Vladimir Putin formally lowered the threshold for using nuclear weapons, opening the door to . . . READ MORE . . . Click HERE for report from Reuters.

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FROM NOV.  18  Kremlin warns of escalation after U.S. authorizes Ukraine to use missiles. Reported by Charles Maynes | NPR  President Biden’s decision to let Ukraine use long-range missiles against Russia could escalate the war. But this may also make it easier for his successor to negotiate a peace deal. Click HERE to listen and read.

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Marking the 1,000th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Reported by Charles Maynes and Michel Martin | NPR  Millions of Ukrainians have been displaced and hundreds of thousands killed or wounded. The war has changed Russia as well. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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Ukrainian losses, captives, aid to civilians: situation in Kursk Region. From Tass. MOSCOW — The Ukrainian armed forces have lost up to 320 troops in the Kursk area over the past day, with six Ukrainian servicemen surrendering as prisoners of war, the Russian Defense Ministry said today. READ MORE . . .