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Biden Allows Ukraine to Strike Deeper Into Russian Territory

Biden Allows Ukraine to Strike Deeper Into Russian Territory

Above: US Pres. Joe Biden shakes hands with Ukrainian Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Sept. 25, 2024. Image copyright: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Contributor via Getty Images

The Spin

This move is intended to help Ukraine hold onto the Kursk region, seen as an important bargaining chip in any upcoming negotiations. The decision was triggered by Putin's escalation of deploying thousands of North Korean troops into the conflict.

This request has long been part of Ukraine's plan for victory. However, words on this decision have little impact — its weight and consequences will be felt directly on the battlefield.

This reckless move by the US, UK, and France marks their direct participation in the conflict and is bound to have catastrophic consequences — including the very likely possibility of World War Three.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 31% chance that there will be a "World War Three" before 2050, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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