President Joe Biden has once again shifted gears on Ukraine policy, this time approving the delivery of anti-personnel mines to Kyiv.
The move, announced late Tuesday, represents a stark reversal of prior U.S. policy and comes as tensions between Washington and Moscow continue to escalate, with the war in Ukraine now crossing its 1,000th day, as reported by Fox News.
Security concerns have heightened in Kyiv, where several Western embassies, including the U.S. Embassy, temporarily closed their doors on Wednesday. The closures follow warnings of potential Russian airstrikes on the Ukrainian capital, a response to Biden’s recent decision to permit Ukraine to target Russian soil with U.S.-supplied missiles.
The U.S. Embassy indicated it plans to resume regular operations shortly but cited ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks as the immediate reason for the precautionary measure.
While Italian and Greek embassies also shuttered temporarily, the U.K. Embassy remained open, signaling a divergence in Western diplomatic strategies amidst the growing uncertainty.
Biden’s green light for anti-personnel mines marks a significant departure from previous U.S. policy, which avoided supplying such weapons due to their long-term risks to civilians.
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Ukrainian officials have reportedly committed to deploying these mines exclusively within their own territory and away from populated areas. Unlike traditional mines, the ones being supplied rely on electric fuses powered by batteries, which deactivate within weeks, theoretically minimizing post-conflict hazards.
Critics, however, argue that the move sets a dangerous precedent. The decision coincides with Ukraine’s use of U.S.-provided ATACMS missiles to strike Russian targets, an action Biden had prohibited until recently.
Allies of President-elect Donald Trump have strongly criticized Biden’s handling of the conflict in Ukraine. Donald Trump Jr. took to social media to denounce the administration’s approval of missile strikes and the new shipment of mines, accusing the “Military Industrial Complex” of pushing for escalation ahead of Trump’s inauguration.
“The Military Industrial Complex seems to want to make sure they get World War 3 going before my father has a chance to create peace and save lives,” Trump Jr. wrote. “Gotta lock in those $Trillions. Life be dammed!!! Imbeciles!”
The Military Industrial Complex seems to want to make sure they get World War 3 going before my father has a chance to create peace and save lives.
Gotta lock in those $Trillions.
Life be damned!!! Imbeciles! https://t.co/ZzfwnhBxRh— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) November 17, 2024
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The Biden administration’s decision appears partially driven by reports that Russia has deployed 10,000 North Korean soldiers to bolster its efforts in Ukraine, particularly in the Kursk region.
According to senior U.S. officials, this development prompted Biden to take a harder line. Russia’s growing reliance on North Korea has raised international alarms, with the White House branding it a “significant escalation.”
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded by revising his country’s nuclear doctrine, further stoking fears of an expanded conflict. The White House, however, dismissed Putin’s rhetoric as a continuation of Moscow’s “irresponsible behavior,” insisting that no changes to the U.S. nuclear posture are necessary.
Biden’s actions align with recent decisions by Great Britain and France, both of which authorized Ukraine to deploy SCALP/Storm Shadow missiles in its fight against Russia.
Russian officials have warned that these measures effectively draw NATO into the conflict. As tensions mount, Biden’s approval of anti-personnel mines adds another layer of complexity to an already volatile situation, raising questions about the long-term consequences of U.S. involvement.
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IMPEACH JOE BIDEN NOW, THEN KAMALA FOR THEIR TREASON! THEY HAVE BEEN BIPASSING CONGRESS & GIVING UKRAINE MONEYS, PUTTING AMERICAN CITIZENS IN TRILLUIONS OF DOLLARS OF DEBT! NOW HE IS STARTING WW3 BIPASSING CONGRESS & GIVING UKRAINE USA’S MISSILES TO ATTACK RUSSIA! HE IS INSANE& MUST BE IMPEACHED!