Western weapons will not fundamentally change the war, but will help Ukraine in other ways,

The risk of escalation associated with allowing Ukraine to use American weapons to strike Russia has diminished since the election of Donald Trump. According to The New York Times, Biden administration officials think so.

In their opinion, Russian ruler Vladimir Putin can simply wait for the change of administration, which will take place in two months. Trump is seen as more sympathetic to Russia, and his nominee for director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, has often echoed positions similar to the Kremlin's rhetoric.

Despite the additional assistance, experts from US intelligence services and the Pentagon note that Ukraine will…