How significant is the recent escalation between NATO and Russia?

NATO is now allowing the use of American and British missiles in Russian territory. In September, Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer decided, after discussions, not to allow this. We can assume the reason is wanting to avoid escalation. Putin issued a very clear warning and they appeared to listen.

What has changed since then? It has only been two months. Russia continues to do well, which is not a change as Russian military has been doing well for over a year. Why is Biden, before he leaves office, allowing Ukraine to use these missiles? He knows what the potential consequences are. Starmer also knows what the consequences are. The deep state know the consequences. This can only be a way to try to sabotage Trump's presidency.

Do you think this escalation is significant? What do you think will happen?

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Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

Because America is a warmongering nation.
Always has been.

In your lifetime, count how many conflicts America has either sold arms to or has assisted one side over another.

Whether it be Korea during the 50's. Vietnam during the 60's. Cambodia during the 70's. Iran during the 80's. Iraq during the 90's. Kuwait; Afghanistan; Yemen; Syria....

Making money and temporary friends to pursue their own political and economic goals for the era.

The current stuff between America and Russia is just two increasingly irrelevant 'superpowers'.
With no common enemy to unite behind, how do you think either country justifies it's massive arms spending ?
Where do you suppose all that money from 'necessary arms creation
including r n d' comes from ?

Unwinnable wars are a staple of keeping the poorest employed and ensuring there's always a ready supply of new recruits happy to be paid.
And if they survive, they can always retire, gain the kudos of being able to call themselves veterans.
That too has a certain kudos even in civilian life.