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Today, November 26, 2024, emergency meetings are underway concerning escalating tensions between NATO and Russia, particularly in light of proposed preemptive strikes and discussions surrounding the potential arming of Ukraine with nuclear weapons. Just a few days ago, reports emerged that President Joe Biden was considering options to provide Ukraine with nuclear weapons, a situation that is drawing sharp criticism from Russia, which has condemned the talk as irresponsible. In the Budapest Agreement that was signed in 1994, Ukraine agreed to give up its nuclear weapons with the promise that NATO would protect them. Now, Biden has floated the idea of giving those nuclear weapons back to Ukraine.
In an alarming development, the situation was further aggravated by a recent Russian ballistic missile strike on Ukraine, described as a serious escalation in hostilities. This missile, capable of carrying nuclear warheads, marks a significant shift in Russia’s military posture, prompting NATO to convene discussions on the possibility of preemptive strikes against Russian forces. These meetings are seen as critical in addressing both the immediate threat posed by Russia and the broader implications for global security, with many analysts warning that this could lead to a larger conflict reminiscent of World War III.
The backdrop of these discussions is a complex geopolitics landscape, where NATO seeks to bolster its defenses against anticipated Russian actions while grappling with internal uncertainties regarding military support for Ukraine, particularly in light of political shifts in the United States. The Kremlin has reacted strongly, asserting that any attempts to arm Ukraine with nuclear weapons would be met with grave consequences and calling on NATO to reconsider its approach.
China has broken its silence and condemned the escalation. China says a nuclear war cannot be won and, therefore, should not be fought.
As this situation unfolds, the international community remains watchful, with the potential for drastic measures on both sides, highlighting the fragile state of global peace and security in the face of nuclear capabilities being debated.