Russia implies that enacting this situation would prompt nuclear retaliation. This statement is not mere conjecture, it's part of their official policy
In a move that could potentially escalate tensions with Russia, the Biden Administration is considering a policy that would allow Ukraine to use U.S.-provided long-range missiles against targets within 190 miles of Russian territory.
This decision, if implemented, would be a significant shift from the previous administration, as Donald Trump had pledged to end U.S. involvement in Ukraine. The timing of this decision is linked to the upcoming U.S. presidential transition.
President Joe Biden himself, a strong supporter of Kyiv's defense efforts, authorized Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles to strike up to 190 miles deep into Russian territory. However, this authorization was later revoked by Biden's successor, Donald Trump.
Scott Ritter, a former U.S. Marine Corps intelligence officer, has weighed in on this matter, emphasizing the potential consequences of such a policy. He warns that such a move could lead to a direct confrontation between the world's largest nuclear powers and potentially catastrophic consequences.
Ritter further explains that Moscow's strategic planning for such scenarios is automated, meaning decisions have already been made on how to respond. If Ukraine uses these missiles against Russian territory, Russia views it as an attack by the United States.
Ritter calls for immediate de-escalation and a return to diplomacy, echoing calls from President Elect Donald Trump. He also suggests that the Biden Administration is gambling with global security by prioritizing short-term political goals over long-term stability.
The involvement of American personnel in Ukraine's military operations, managing mission planning, targeting, and cryptological processes for long-range missiles like the ATACMS, further complicates the situation.
NATO's involvement, as well as support from allies like the UK and France, further complicates the situation, potentially putting those nations at risk of being drawn into a larger conflict.
Ritter draws parallels to a similar crisis in September, when Joe Biden reportedly considered authorizing such strikes but ultimately pulled back due to explicit threats from Russian officials. He warns that Russia's response to such an attack would not be limited to diplomatic measures or economic countermeasures, but could involve devastating military repercussions.
Russia's military doctrine includes the use of nuclear weapons if a major conventional attack threatens the nation's core security. If an attack of this scale happens, the nuclear response becomes automatic, according to Ritter.
Ritter's warnings serve as a stark reminder of the cost of miscalculation in the Ukraine conflict. The world stands at a crossroads, with the choice between diplomacy or escalation determining the fate of millions and potentially the future of humanity itself.
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