The angry, confused old man who happens to still be the President of the United States, just gave Ukraine permission to use their US-supplied long-range missiles, to strike deep within Russia. In response, Russian prez Putin convened his cabinet, and updated their nuclear doctrine, declaring their right to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine should this escalation continue. We appear to be on the verge of a very dark, and very avoidable, turn in this conflict that our government has instigated and escalated at every opportunity.
This morning’s news is that Ukraine did just what they now have permission to do: use the American-made ATACMS missiles (probably also operated by American soldiers) to strike into Russian territory.
The real question is, was this abrupt escalation by Biden the result of electoral sour grapes? Is World War 3 his way of burning down Trump’s second administration before it even begins? Just six days ago, Trump’s son, Don Jr., ridiculed Zelensky, stating that the Ukrainian leader would be “losing his allowance” in a few weeks’ time. Could this have caused Biden to give the green light on long-range missiles? The sheer stupidity, the reckless disregard for global stability and peace, boggles the mind.
Here’s hoping that Trump is on the phone with Putin continuously over the next two months, assuring him of a commitment to peace and an immediate hands-off approach to Ukraine. There’s no doubt of Trump’s intention to be far more even-keeled in dealing with Ukraine and Russia, as can be gleaned from his demand that Zelensky begin wearing a suit and tie while in his presence.
