Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc., voiced his apprehension on X regarding a potential global conflict. His comment, “I have a bad feeling about this,” was a response to a claim by Wall Street Silver that an escalation involving the US and Russia was imminent.
Wall Street Silver’s assertion was based on the possibility that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris might authorize Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory using Western-made missiles. This action, they argued, could trigger a direct confrontation between NATO and Russia.
Musk’s concern stems from a recent report by The Guardian, which indicated that the White House is on the verge of lifting restrictions on Ukraine’s use of long-range Western-supplied weapons against key military targets inside Russia. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has also hinted at this potential shift in US policy.
President Biden, when asked about the possibility of lifting restrictions on Kyiv’s use of missiles like ATACMS, stated that his administration is “working that out now.” However, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed suspicion that the US has already decided to allow Kyiv to launch such missiles into Russia, warning of a response if this occurs.
These developments come in the wake of NATO announcing a $40 billion annual financial pledge to support Ukraine, along with the establishment of a new post in Kyiv. This move aimed to bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities and counter potential threats from Russia. It also aimed to safeguard Ukraine’s potential future NATO membership and counter the impact of a potential return of former President Donald Trump.
Musk’s tweet highlights the growing tensions surrounding the conflict in Ukraine, which could potentially escalate into a larger-scale confrontation between the US and Russia. While the White House has not yet officially confirmed any decision regarding the use of long-range weapons by Ukraine, the possibility of such a move has sparked considerable concern and debate.
