The Biden administration’s recent decision to provide long-range missiles to Ukraine has sparked a dangerous escalation in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, one that could trigger a catastrophic global war. The decision to authorize the ATACMS missiles for Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory has not only provoked the Kremlin but has also led to significant changes in Russia’s nuclear doctrine, dramatically lowering the threshold for a potential nuclear response.

For months, Russia has warned the West about the potential consequences of such actions. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has stated that any involvement of the U.S. or NATO in providing weapons for strikes on Russian soil represents a “qualitatively new round of tension” and an escalation of direct involvement in the war. President Vladimir Putin has made it clear that any conventional attack on Russia, aided by a nuclear power, would be considered a joint attack, with the possibility of a nuclear retaliation.

Why would Joe Biden allow Ukraine to fire American-made long-range missiles into Russia knowing that this is Putin's nuclear red line?! He's risking World War III with just 62 days left in office office. This is IMPEACHABLE. pic.twitter.com/G3Rzo48fPs

— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) November 19, 2024

In response to the Biden administration’s decision, Russia revised its nuclear doctrine to include the provision that an attack on Russia, supported by a nuclear power, could justify a nuclear counterstrike. This revision marks a major shift in Russian policy, highlighting the increasingly volatile nature of the conflict. According to the new doctrine, not only would attacks on Russia’s territory trigger a potential nuclear response, but the doctrine also extends to attacks on Russia’s ally Belarus, further expanding the scope of potential nuclear retaliation.

The implications of this change are profound. By authorizing these long-range strikes, the U.S. risks pushing Russia closer to its nuclear threshold. Moscow has made it clear that it sees any assistance to Ukraine in striking Russian territory as crossing a red line. The Biden administration’s move to escalate military support for Ukraine without fully understanding the ramifications has heightened the risk of a direct confrontation with Russia and its nuclear arsenal.

Only Congress has the authority to declare war. So explain to me why our representatives are standing by as Joe Biden starts a nuclear war with Russia? pic.twitter.com/610ukFlxPY

— Anna Matson (@AnnaRMatson) November 19, 2024

This decision has also divided American political leaders. Allies of former President Donald Trump, along with some conservatives, have warned that Biden’s actions could lead to World War III. They argue that the administration is recklessly provoking a nuclear-armed Russia in a conflict that risks spiraling beyond Ukraine’s borders. These concerns are not just theoretical; the reality of nuclear escalation is real and dangerously close.

The geopolitical stakes have never been higher. As Russia revises its nuclear stance, the entire world stands at the precipice of a possible nuclear conflict, with the U.S. playing a pivotal role in pushing the limits of Russia’s tolerance. The decision to provide long-range missiles to Ukraine may be seen by the West as a necessary step to counter Russian aggression, but it has also led to a breakdown in diplomatic efforts and a dramatic increase in the possibility of catastrophic consequences.

The Biden administration now faces a critical crossroads. The path of escalation through weapons support could be pushing us into uncharted and perilous territory. The risks of provoking Russia with nuclear weapons are no longer theoretical — they are becoming a reality, and the world is watching closely to see if the United States will continue down this dangerous road.