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Ukraine Missiles, G20 Summit, Trump's Plans on Fentanyl

2024/11/18
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美国批准乌克兰使用远程导弹袭击俄罗斯，此举加剧了战争冲突，并可能在即将到来的特朗普政府时期引发进一步的紧张局势。拜登政府的这一决定是在权衡避免进一步激怒俄罗斯与支持乌克兰抵抗俄罗斯侵略之间的平衡。 G20峰会期间，拜登总统重申了他对气候变化的承诺，并批评了那些阻碍美国清洁能源转型的人。然而，即将上任的特朗普政府对气候变化采取了不同的立场，这给全球合作带来了不确定性。峰会还讨论了其他全球性问题，包括贫困、不平等和全球治理。 特朗普计划通过严厉打击芬太尼贩运和加强边境安全来解决芬太尼危机。然而，专家们对这一方法的有效性和道德性提出了质疑，并指出军事干预可能会适得其反，并破坏与墨西哥的关系。他们认为，解决芬太尼危机需要采取多方面的方法，包括公共卫生措施和国际合作。 拜登政府批准乌克兰使用美国制造的远程导弹攻击俄罗斯境内目标，此举是基于俄罗斯在乌克兰战争中采取的行动，以及对即将上任的特朗普政府可能改变对乌克兰的支持的担忧。尽管存在升级冲突的风险，但这一决定反映了拜登政府希望在离任前尽可能支持乌克兰的愿望。远程导弹的有效性受到限制，因为俄罗斯已经采取措施将关键军事资产移出导弹的射程。 即将到来的冬天可能会对乌克兰的军事行动产生重大影响，因为俄罗斯可能会对乌克兰的能源基础设施发动新的袭击。 G20峰会的主要议题包括气候变化、全球经济不平等和国际合作。拜登总统在峰会上强调了美国对气候变化的承诺，并批评了那些阻碍清洁能源转型的人。然而，即将上任的特朗普政府对气候变化采取了不同的立场，这给全球合作带来了不确定性。 峰会还讨论了其他全球性问题，包括贫困、不平等和全球治理。巴西总统卢拉试图将自己定位为世界领导人，尤其是在气候变化问题上，但他面临着国内政治挑战和来自南美其他右翼领导人的压力。阿根廷总统费尔南德斯与特朗普的会面也可能对峰会的成果产生影响。 特朗普计划通过严厉打击芬太尼贩运和加强边境安全来解决芬太尼危机。然而，专家们对这一方法的有效性和道德性提出了质疑，并指出军事干预可能会适得其反，并破坏与墨西哥的关系。他们认为，解决芬太尼危机需要采取多方面的方法，包括公共卫生措施和国际合作。 尽管拜登政府采取了公共卫生方法来应对芬太尼危机，但芬太尼过量死亡人数仍然很高。特朗普的强硬路线得到了那些认为现有方法过于宽松的人的支持，但专家们担心，这种方法可能会适得其反，并加剧社会问题。解决芬太尼危机是一个长期的问题，需要持续的努力。

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Why did President Biden approve Ukraine's use of long-range missiles into Russia?

Biden's decision was influenced by Russia's use of North Korean troops to reclaim territory in the Kursk region, signaling a need for Ukraine to defend captured territory more effectively.

How might the incoming Trump administration impact U.S. policy on Ukraine?

Trump has indicated a preference for negotiations to end the war, which could pressure Ukraine into territorial concessions and potentially halt additional U.S. military assistance.

What is President Biden's stance on climate change at the G20 summit?

Biden is promoting the U.S. commitment to clean energy and climate action, emphasizing that no one can reverse the progress made in this area.

How are world leaders preparing for Trump's return to the presidency?

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres advises strengthening global governance and institutions to tackle challenges like climate change and inequality, anticipating potential shifts in U.S. policy.

What are Trump's plans to combat the fentanyl crisis?

Trump's approach focuses on cracking down on traffickers, including considering the death penalty for dealers and potential military action against Mexican drug cartels.

Why do experts oppose Trump's proposed military action against Mexican drug cartels?

Experts argue that such actions would likely fail to reduce fentanyl smuggling, could destabilize Mexico, and damage diplomatic relations without effectively addressing the crisis.

What is the current trend in fentanyl-related deaths in the U.S.?

Fentanyl-related deaths have dropped sharply over the last year, potentially saving around 16,000 lives, according to the CDC.

What are the concerns about Trump's approach to the fentanyl crisis?

Experts fear that Trump's focus on punitive measures could undermine public health initiatives and defund programs like the Affordable Care Act, which have shown effectiveness in reducing drug deaths.

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President Biden allows Ukraine to fire long-range U.S. missiles into Russia, raising concerns about escalation and the incoming Trump administration's approach to Ukraine.
  • Ukraine will now use U.S. missiles to hold captured territory in western Russia.
  • The U.S. is providing a limited number of missiles due to stockpile constraints.
  • The incoming Trump administration may change missile policy and reduce military assistance to Ukraine.

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Ukraine gets U.S. approval to fire long-range missiles into Russia, raising the stakes in a war that's entering a harsh winter. President Biden pushes his climate agenda at the G20 summit in Brazil, seeking to solidify U.S. leadership as allies prepare for President-elect Trump's return. And, Trump's plan to combat the fentanyl crisis sparks debate over whether tougher crackdowns on traffickers will help or harm efforts to save lives.Your feedback helps us make Up First better. Tell us what you like and what you don't like by taking our survey at npr.org/upfirstsurvey*Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter).*Today's episode of Up First was edited by Andrew Sussman, Tara Neill, Andrea DeLeon, Mohamad ElBardicy, and Alice Woelfle.It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Milton Guevara.We get engineering support from Arthur Laurent. And our technical director is Zac Coleman.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)