There is concern that Russia may attempt to escalate the conflict in Ukraine after Ukrainian drones reportedly struck two airbases significantly inside Russian borders. This concern is slightly leveled because it is unclear what Russia could do that they have not already done besides escalate into nuclear conflict. Russian strikes have already progressed to the point of targeting vulnerable areas and civilians. Nuclear war seems unlikely given the level of worldwide opposition Russia would face, even from countries historically opposed to the influence of the West. The West itself is put in a complex situation by Russia's apparent failures in Ukraine, with uncertainty in areas of how many resources to give and an inability to convince Ukraine to negotiate while they are ahead.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/06/europe/russia-ukraine-strikes-analysis-intl
Aaliyah McCormick
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