# Michael Snyder - [[Russia | Russian]] Foreign Minister [[Sergey Lavrov | Sergei Lavrov]] has issued a stark warning to western nations, stating that their continued escalation of the conflict in [[Ukraine]] could lead to nuclear war. He emphasizes the gravity of the situation, highlighting the potential consequences of mishandling nuclear weapons. - While Russia does not desire nuclear war and prefers to avoid using such weapons, they are prepared to do so if pushed beyond their limits. The recent Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, the largest since the war began, underscore their growing frustration. - [[Michael P. Snyder | Michael Snyder]], the author of the text, argues that Ukraine's decision to invade Russia's [[Kursk Oblast | Kursk]] region was a strategic error. This move has stretched Ukrainian forces thin, leaving the eastern front vulnerable while failing to divert Russian resources. He believes this situation, coupled with the West's continued involvement, increases the risk of a nuclear conflict.