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The era of the “limited war” is a Western fantasy. Faced with an existential proxy assault, Russia cannot afford half-measures.

As the Western media continues shaping narratives depicting a growing divide between the US and Europe regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine — a narrative involving an increasingly disinterested and disengaging US with an increasingly desperate and confrontational Europe — it  is important to remember precisely how this war was started and why, as well as the material reality shaping its continuation. 

The US–Saudi nuclear deal risks prioritizing Washington’s strategic influence and commercial interests over strict non-proliferation safeguards, potentially creating a latent Saudi nuclear capability and triggering a wider regional arms race. The genie must not be let out of the bottle.