US Support for Ukraine Escalates as Biden Administration Paves Way for Potential World War III: Donald Trump Jr.
P resident-elect Donald Trump has laced into his brother Joe Biden's Ukraine policy, accusing him of using the conflict to destabilize his presidency and pave the way for a new world war. In a string of social media posts on Sunday, Mr. Trump Jr. warned that the US defense establishment was hell-bent on provoking a global catastrophe before he could take office and negotiate peace.
The Biden administration's latest decision to authorise Ukrainian forces to use long-range, American-made missiles against Russian targets has sent shockwaves through Washington and Kyiv. The move, which is seen as a significant shift in policy, allows Ukraine to deploy US-designed Army Tactical Missile Systems in the Kursk region, situated near the border with Russia.
Ukrainian officials have expressed excitement about the new permission, which comes after months of pressure to be allowed to use American-made missiles. The authorisation gives Ukrainian forces a significant boost in their fight against Russian-backed separatists, but also increases the risk of miscalculation and escalating violence.
The Biden administration's shift towards more aggressive military tactics has been met with skepticism by some pundits, who warn that it could embolden Vladimir Putin and draw the United States into a new global conflict. Trump Jr.'s comments suggest that he believes his brother is being used as a pawn in a larger game.
"Get ready for World War 3...Gotta lock in those $Trillions," Mr. Trump Jr. wrote on Twitter, accusing the defense establishment of "imbeciles" who are prioritizing profits over lives.
Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump has reaffirmed his commitment to ending the conflict, telling Putin in a communication earlier this month that he is the only person who can bring both sides together and negotiate peace. The details of his strategy remain secret, but his campaign promises have been widely cited as a reason for Ukraine's current fragile hope.
As the world watches with bated breath on Washington's actions, the question remains whether Mr. Biden's latest move will indeed precipitate World War 3 or pave the way to lasting peace in eastern Europe.