Selling nuclear weapons to Ukraine represents a significant escalation strategy, one that is consistent with President Biden’s approach. However, such actions are unlikely to de-escalate the situation and could instead provoke further destructive retaliation from Russia. The argument that Russia would inevitably invade Ukraine fails to consider the role of diplomatic efforts. During the Trump administration, despite tensions, Russia did not move forward with an invasion, suggesting that diplomacy played a critical role in avoiding conflict. In contrast, the timing of Russia’s invasion under President Biden’s escalation tactics seems to have exacerbated the situation. The assumption that Russia would have invaded Ukraine regardless of these factors oversimplifies the complexities involved.