Russia has recently received shipments of ballistic missiles from Iran, which are expected to be used in Ukraine against Ukrainians in the coming weeks. This supply of Iranian missiles allows Russia to expand its arsenal for targets further away from the front line. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has accused Iran of providing short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for use in the conflict in Ukraine.
General Jack Keane, a former vice chief of staff of the Army, highlighted the changing dynamics in global cooperation among Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. He emphasized the potential risks of U.S. weakness leading to conflicts in multiple regions simultaneously, including Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific.
Regarding North Korea, Kim Jong-un recently expressed readiness for combat with the United States and emphasized strengthening the country's nuclear capabilities. North Korea possesses a significant nuclear arsenal and ballistic missile capabilities, posing a serious threat regionally and potentially even to the United States.
In response to escalating tensions, Ukraine conducted a large drone strike inside Russia, targeting Moscow. While not militarily decisive, this action aims to exert pressure on Russian President Putin and draw attention to the prolonged conflict in Ukraine, which has now entered its third year.
