The escalating tensions between the West and Russia have raised concerns about a potential military confrontation that could lead to devastating consequences. As Russia prepares for an inevitable conflict, there is hope that people in the West will come to terms with the truth of the situation. Unfortunately, it seems increasingly likely that NATO cannot win in such a scenario, as any coming conflicts have the potential to result in mutually assured destruction (MAD.
The news that Russian President Vladimir Putin is increasing his nation’s military to become the second largest in the world comes at a critical time when both Russia and its allies are facing significant peril. NATO appears poised to approve the use of long-range missiles by Ukraine, allowing them to strike targets deep within Russia’s interior.
To protect his people and prevent the Western elites from destroying Russia, President Putin believes that Ukraine must cease being a base or tool for Washington, London, and Brussels. The writing has been on the wall for over a decade, and now is the time for action.
90 Seconds to Midnight.
In recent months, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged his allies to lift restrictions on Western-supplied arms that would enable his NATO proxy army to strike deeper into Russia. In response, President Putin told Russian citizens via state television that such a move would significantly change the nature of the conflict and could lead to a direct war between NATO countries and Russia.
Shortly after Mr. Putin’s statements, Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations delivered a similar message to the UN Security Council. While no decision has been reached by Western powers on whether Ukraine should be allowed to strike further into Russia, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy traveled to Kyiv with an additional pledge of $1.5 billion for Zelenskyy’s war chest. If the Ukrainian leader gets his wish, it is expected that the Doomsday Clock will tick closer to midnight, where it currently stands at 90 seconds.
NATO’s Homicidal/Suicidal Tendencies.
Russia’s Security Chief Sergei Shoigu recently met with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang, raising concerns among NATO members and Israel. The Western alliance is particularly worried about the potential forces being assembled against them by Russia, China, and North Korea.
For most citizens, these developments may seem like more empty threats and propaganda from the West. However, the true issue is not just about the weapons provided to Ukraine to conduct its proxy war on Russia; it’s about the fact that Ukraine would be using data from Western satellite intelligence (targeting) and NATO personnel who would be inputting flight missions into these missile systems. This “targeting” and “capabilities” issue has served as a smoking gun, proving that NATO is already at war with Russia. The sinking of the cruiser Moskova, which the US admitted to having assisted in, is one example of this conflict. Additionally, precision strikes against Russian targets have raised tensions even further.
Interestingly, since news of these developments broke, Western powers have been considering expanding the use of long-range missiles such as the Storm Shadow. British defense contractor BAE Systems has seen its stock skyrocket from a low of about $64 per share to a high of just over $72 per share due to the heavy trading in shares. Investors can only hope that Russia’s hypersonic missiles target the right enemy, rather than innocent civilians in cities.
The huge problem we face is clear: in a World War III scenario, neither nuclear-armed side would hesitate to use their weapons if they believe their cause is lost. President Putin is merely taking the necessary steps to prepare his country for widespread warfare. As I have said before, it is disheartening to be right about this grim situation. Let us hope that all comes to an end with share price winnings, rather than the tragic destruction of Kyiv and other cities.