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NATO and Russia on the Brink of Escalation: Biden’s Decision on Ukraine Missiles Raises Concerns
By [Your Name], Senior International Correspondent
In a significant development that could potentially ignite a new phase of conflict, the Biden administration is reportedly considering lifting restrictions on Ukraine’s use of NATO-gifted long-range strike systems. This move, which could include the deployment of the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), is seen by some as a tripwire that risks dragging the United States into a direct conflict with Russia.
The decision, if formalized, would allow Ukraine to strike targets deep within Russia, a move that has not been taken lightly by the Kremlin. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated that there is a high degree of probability that the decision has already been made, and that the administration is merely formalizing the measure through media channels.
Analysts such as former CIA analyst Larry Johnson are sounding the alarm, warning that such a move could escalate the Russia-NATO proxy conflict into a full-blown hot war. Johnson points out that President Biden has already crossed several previously declared red lines and sees no reason why he wouldn’t violate this one as well.
The Biden administration can’t afford a defeat in Ukraine before the November vote, and I believe they think that if they take this incredibly dangerous and foolish step of just okaying the missiles’ delivery and use, that will somehow help Ukraine, Johnson told Sputnik.
Moreover, there is a question of whether Ukraine even has the relevant long-range missiles left in stock, and whether the United States is in a position to supply them. Some observers are concerned that this move may not only fail to prevent Ukraine’s defeat but could actually lead to the war expanding in ways that could involve the United States, pushing the conflict into uncharted and dangerous territory.
Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin, have repeatedly warned of the consequences of providing long-range missiles to Ukraine. Putin has stated that the more long-range Western systems arrive in Ukraine, the further Russia will be forced to push the threat away from its borders, potentially creating a security buffer zone.
As the situation unfolds, the international community watches closely, with concerns growing that the Biden administration’s potential decision could lead to a dramatic escalation of tensions between NATO and Russia. The potential for a direct military confrontation is a scenario that has the potential to reshape the geopolitical landscape and has prompted a call for calm and de-escalation from various quarters.
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[Your Name]
Senior International Correspondent
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