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221. A week of dramatic escalation

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Escalation and Implications: The Ukraine-Russia Conflict

This chapter examines the significant escalation in the Ukraine-Russia conflict, focusing on Russia's potential missile launch targeting a Ukrainian defense factory. It explores the geopolitical implications of this act, the mixed reactions from the West, and the strategies of U.S. political figures in response to escalating tensions. Additionally, the chapter discusses the introduction of longer-range weapons for Ukraine and the controversial decision to permit the use of anti-personnel landmines, highlighting the broader consequences of these military strategies.

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