The Take 2024 in Review: Russia’s war on Ukraine enters uncharted territory
Dec 30, 2024
Yulia Shapovalova, an Al Jazeera correspondent based in Moscow, provides a firsthand look at the evolving dynamics of the Russia-Ukraine war. She discusses Ukraine's recent use of U.S.-made missiles against Russian targets, escalating tensions within NATO, and the Kremlin's relaxed nuclear policies. Shapovalova also shares insights into the mixed public sentiment in Moscow and the challenges of reporting from a war zone under strict censorship. Her perspective reveals the complex realities on the ground as the conflict continues to unfold.
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Escalation in Russia-Ukraine War
- Ukraine used US-made long-range missiles to strike Russia, marking a significant escalation.
- This prompted Russia to loosen its nuclear weapons policy and close embassies in Kyiv.
US Missile Authorization
- The US authorization of long-range missiles for Ukraine is a calculated decision by the outgoing Biden administration.
- It aims to weaken Russia's position before Donald Trump's potential inauguration and hoped-for peace negotiations.
Nuclear Weapons and WWIII
- Putin amended his nuclear policy, lowering the threshold for use to include aggression supported by a nuclear country.
- Russia views the strikes as Western escalation, with some politicians even warning of World War III.