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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PeterF15 · 13-15, M

I hope Russia wont use nuclear missiles. They are gainining positions in Africa and USA wont be able to finance ukraine for long. So its not in anybody interest to escalate this conflict maybe except ukrainian leaders.....

newjaninev2 · 56-60, F

@PeterF15 If russia broke the nuclear seal, even in the slightest, it would immediately feel the world's condemnation... China would abandon even the current pretence of friendship. Even the dishonourable opportunists such as India, Brazil, and South Africa, would walk away.

All the escalation in russia's war against Ukraine has been done by russia. All of it. In fact, every time that the West has eased off its assistance have been the times that russia escalates. Whenever the West increases aid and support, russia backs away... typical behaviour for cowards.

PeterF15 · 13-15, M

@newjaninev2 Well you are probably right about the condemnation but i think if russia uses nuclear strategic bombs in ukraine USA would not venture to start nuclear war...but in my opinion Russia does not need to use them now, they have little higher ground