Escalating Ukraine Conflict Sparks Fears of World War III Amid Russian Nuclear Threats.
The simmering conflict in Ukraine has taken a perilous turn, as the Biden administration’s decision to allow Kyiv to strike deep into Russian territory with Western-supplied missiles has prompted ominous warnings from Moscow.
The move, which represents a significant escalation of the war, has sparked fears of a potential global conflagration, with Russian lawmakers and officials issuing stark declarations about the consequences.
According to reports, the US has decided to authorize Ukraine to use American-made weapons to conduct attacks within Russia itself, a decision that has drawn vehement condemnation from Russian officials.
Maria Butina, a Russian lawmaker, has accused the Joe Biden administration of “trying to escalate the situation to the maximum” and warned that it could “lead to the start of World War Three.”
The Kremlin has yet to officially comment on the reports, but Russian lawmakers have been quick to voice their outrage.
Vladimir Dzhabarov, the first deputy head of the Russian upper house’s international affairs committee, has stated that Moscow’s response will be “immediate,” describing the situation as “a very big step towards the start of World War Three.”
Leonid Slutsky, the chairman of the State Duma’s foreign affairs committee, has warned that strikes by Kyiv on Russian regions using US-supplied ATACMS tactical missiles would “inevitably entail a serious escalation, which threatens to lead to much more serious consequences.”
The escalating tensions come against the backdrop of President Vladimir Putin’s previous warnings that Russia may consider a nuclear response if the country comes under direct attack from the West.
The Russian leader has also cautioned that the defense ministry is exploring various ways to respond if the US and its NATO allies assist Ukraine in striking deep into Russian territory with long-range Western missiles.
The stakes have never been higher, and the consequences of miscalculation or misstep could be catastrophic for all parties involved.
