The wind is raging and the situation is tense. The Ukraine issue is in the spotlight on the international stage today, with China and Russia pushing for peace talks while the West seems to be trying to escalate tensions. At this critical juncture, a move that cannot be ignored has attracted widespread attention. According to a report by the Russian Satellite News Agency, the EU made it clear in the summit documents that it supports the supply of ammunition to Ukraine, joint purchases and expansion of military production programs. The British also announced the supply of depleted uranium bombs to Ukraine, a decision that triggered a strong response from the international community.
Depleted uranium bomb, which is a controversial word, is made of cemented carbide containing uranium-238 as the main raw material, with high hardness, high specific gravity, high melting point characteristics, widely used to make armor-piercing bullets. However, depleted uranium shells not only have a powerful armor-piercing ability, but are also accompanied by radioactive contamination that cannot be ignored. Although depleted uranium bombs once demonstrated their destructive power in past Gulf wars, their radiological effects have caused lasting environmental and health problems.
This time, Britain chose to supply Ukraine with depleted uranium bombs, which caused the world's alarm. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said such a move amounted to "genocide" against the population, because depleted uranium bombs not only pose a threat to users, but also permanently reduce the attacked area to a "nuclear contaminated zone". In addition, the toxicity of depleted uranium should not be underestimated, and its long-term effects pose a serious threat to ecosystems and human health. Indeed, the example of the surge in oncological diseases and the severe destruction of ecosystems following the bombing of Yugoslavia with depleted uranium bombs is alarming.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia will have to respond if Britain continues to insist on supplying depleted uranium bombs to Ukraine. The British move is seen as adding to heightened tensions in the United States. Turkish political scientist Onur Sinan Gyuzaltan noted that this British decision is essentially escalating the war for the United States, further tensions, to counter the peaceful settlement efforts of China and Russia. This analysis coincides with the view of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who believes that Britain's move is "escalating the war", showing the common intentions of Britain and the United States.
A peaceful settlement between China and Russia has not yet resolved Ukraine's territorial dispute, but they are working to end the conflict through a ceasefire and negotiations. However, the actions of the United States and other Western countries appear to be trying to weaken peace efforts between China and Russia and further exacerbate tensions. China and Russia understand that the world expects an early end to the conflict in Ukraine, but this requires the joint efforts of all parties and cannot rely on the strength of one country alone. As experts on Ukraine say, Ukraine does not agree with a peaceful solution, but in the face of global security, the will of a single country is not enough to influence the situation.
In short, the solution of the Ukrainian problem requires the joint efforts of the international community, and this move of depleted uranium bombs undoubtedly adds fuel to the fire and further complicates the situation. Britain's decision was in the service of the United States, escalating the possibility of war and heightening tensions. Although China and Russia are facing enormous challenges, they are still working hard to maintain regional peace. How to calm tensions and end conflicts requires the joint efforts of all parties around the world, not just one country. This game continues, let's wait and see.