Escalation in Ukraine-Russia Conflict

Recent developments in the Ukraine-Russia conflict highlight significant escalations, particularly with Russia conducting experimental hypersonic missile tests following the Biden administration's decision to lift restrictions on missile use by Ukraine. This move allowed Ukraine to target Russian facilities, prompting a forceful response from Putin, who has threatened serious repercussions for Western support of Ukraine. The NATO emergency meeting is set to address these heightened tensions, with analysts suggesting that Putin's rhetoric often serves to gauge Western resolve and deters further action while maintaining a careful escalation of military threats. Both sides' military capabilities remain a focal point, underscoring the precarious balance of power in this long-standing conflict.