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Long-range missiles, nuclear fears in Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine surpasses the 1000-day mark, this week brings a series of alarming escalations. Where is it all headed?
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FILE PHOTO: United States and South Korean troops utilizing the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) and South Korea's Hyunmoo Missile II, fire missiles into the waters of the East Sea, off South Korea, July 5, 2017.
FILE PHOTO: United States and South Korean troops utilizing the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) and South Korea's Hyunmoo Missile II, fire missiles into the waters of the East Sea, off South Korea, July 5, 2017. (United States Army/Reuters)
Front Burner24:28Long-range missiles, nuclear fears in Ukraine

Earlier this week, after months of debate and hesitation, the U.S. decided to allow Ukraine to use American made ATACMS missiles on targets inside Russia. Escalations followed, such as Russia signing a new doctrine that lowered the threshold for nuclear attacks.

As the tensions ratchet up, there's still the question of what will happen once Donald Trump takes office. 

To break down the gravity of this moment, we talk to David Sanger, longtime New York Times national security correspondent and the author of "New Cold Wars: China's Rise, Russia's Invasion and America's Struggle to Save the West".

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