War in Ukraine: should we fear an escalation with Russia? “Western countries should expect hostile actions”
For Olivier Schmitt, professor at the Center for War Studies, sending heavy tanks and, potentially, fighter jets to Ukraine does not constitute an escalation. The delivery of long-range weapons, the direct involvement of officers from NATO member countries or the reconquest of Crimea might, on the other hand, be considered as “escalators” by Russia.
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