The Russia-Ukraine war has entered a critical and dangerous phase with a series of escalating moves. Ukraine launched six US-made ATACMS missiles into Russian territory, targeting a Russian ammunition depot in Bryansk. Russia, claiming to have intercepted five missiles, has accused the US and UK of fueling the conflict. As tensions rise, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree lowering the threshold for nuclear retaliation. In a precautionary move, the US Embassy in Kyiv has been shut down amidst fears of a Russian counterstrike. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden has approved the supply of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, signaling another significant shift in US policy. As Russia gains ground in Donetsk and reports emerge of North Korean troops training to assist Russia, the conflict appears set to escalate further. Both nations are racing to secure territorial advantages before potential negotiations in 2025. With nuclear threats looming, the world watches anxiously as the war edges closer to a dangerous tipping point.