• No_Eponym
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    1 month ago

    Also, Putin may need to divert resources from Ukraine and halt advances there earlier than intended.

    Of course, if Putin drops a tactical nuke inside of Russia’s internationally-recognized boarders, will the world care? And if so, how much? Could backfire on Ukraine a bit in the short-term.

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      1 month ago

      I believe any live use of a nuclear weapon would result in near universal sanctioning, including by Beijing

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      1 month ago

      Of course, if Putin drops a tactical nuke inside of Russia’s internationally-recognized boarders, will the world care?

      Yes, they will care about nuclear fallout blowing across Europe at a minimum.