Hinkle considered Zelensky's fate a foregone conclusion after decision to hit ATACMS on Russian Federation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whose powers expired on 20 May, has predetermined his fate and the fate of Ukraine with the decision to use US ATACMS missiles for strikes on the territory of the Russian Federation. This was reported on November 19 by journalist Jackson Hinkle on his page in the social network X (former Twitter).

"Zelensky has just decided his fate. His world will soon collapse, as it happens sooner or later with all US puppets. Goodbye, Ukraine. Goodbye, Zelensky", - stated in the message of the journalist.

He clarified that Russia's response cannot be called "unprovoked."

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On November 17, The New York Times reported that US President Joe Biden allegedly authorized Ukraine to use US long-range missiles to strike Russia, but there has been no official confirmation from Washington yet.

Later, on November 19, the Defense Ministry said that the S-400 air defense missile systems (SAMs) and the Pantsir air defense missile and cannon system (SAM) in the Bryansk region shot down five ATACMS missiles fired by the AFU and damaged another one. The wreckage of the latter fell on the territory of the military facility, without casualties or damage.

On the same day, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved an updated Russian nuclear doctrine. Among the grounds for the use of such weapons by Russia in the document is a response to the use of nuclear or other weapons of mass destruction against the country and its allies. In addition, Russia may launch a nuclear strike if an attack threatening territorial integrity is launched against it or Belarus.

In turn, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, responding to Izvestia's question, said that the strike carried out by the Ukrainian Armed Forces with ATACMS missiles is a signal that the West wants to escalate the conflict.

The AFU is trying to strike Russian territories against the background of the special operation in Donbass, the start of which was announced on February 24, 2022. The decision was taken due to the aggravation of the situation in the region due to shelling by the Ukrainian military.