Escalation in Ukraine War: Nuclear Threats and Western Military Support Amid Political Changes
The Ukraine-Russia war marked its 1000th day with significant developments including Western military support for Ukraine and increased nuclear threats from Russia. The U.S. under President Joe Biden has allowed Ukraine to use longer-range missiles, while Russia modified its nuclear doctrine, signaling a serious escalation. As political changes loom with President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming administration, both sides are recalibrating. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has indicated a potential for a quicker resolution under Trump, despite ongoing complexities of the conflict.