The remains of a car that exploded in Sevastopol, killing a Russian naval officer, has sparked fury in Russia. As the conflict in Ukraine marked its 1,000th day, tensions continued to rise. President Joe Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia with US-supplied longer-range missiles was met with criticism and warnings of escalation from the Kremlin. Despite the US promising additional support for Ukraine, particularly in security assistance, concerns remain about the effectiveness of the move in changing the course of the war.
Nato allies, including Poland and Estonia, welcomed Biden’s decision, while Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico denounced it as an escalation. The US ban on providing Ukraine with long-range missiles had previously hindered its ability to defend against Russian attacks. The response from China and Russia at the G20 meeting in Brazil highlighted the growing strategic partnership between the two countries in the face of Western isolation of Russia due to the conflict in Ukraine.
With the possibility of Donald Trump returning to the White House in January and his promise to end the fighting quickly, the future of US military aid to Ukraine and the united Western front against Russia is uncertain. The situation in Ukraine has led to catastrophic losses on both sides, with hundreds of thousands killed or wounded. The conflict has deeply affected Ukrainian society, with citizens living in fear and exhaustion from constant attacks and military funerals becoming commonplace. The return of Trump raises the prospect of negotiations to end the war, but the impact of Biden’s decision and the ongoing conflict remain uncertain.
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