kEiThZ
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My fear here is that because of past Western appeasement in response to Russian escalation, Putin may now be underestimating Western resolve and response, creating a terrible spiral.
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My fear here is that because of past Western appeasement in response to Russian escalation, Putin may now be underestimating Western resolve and response, creating a terrible spiral.
kEiThZ
Superstar
This right here makes me happy. I wonder how those young men and women are holding up everyday. This is good morale right here here:
This is the Ukrainian spirit. Putin will never break them.
This is the Ukrainian spirit. Putin will never break them.
Admiral Beez
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Then perhaps it’s time for the West to stop acting exclusively in the background as quartermaster to Ukraine and to demonstrate its military power and resolve. An US-led NATO armoured corps. rolling into Ukraine, remaining exclusively in the northern oblasts that border Belarus, excluding the Chernihiv Oblast that borders Russia. This Western force is placed to ostensibly guarantee against Belarusian aggression. Both Ukraine and NATO invites both India and China to participate in some peaceful role.
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afransen
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Ummm, what?
AlvinofDiaspar
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kEiThZ
Superstar
I wouldn't worry too much. I've not once heard anybody say anything like this. And if they do, I would consider the bigots a bigger security threat.
AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
No doubt it is, but it peeve me to no end when members of my broader community engages in traitorous activities.
AoD
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Bjays92
Senior Member
I've said from day one that this exact scenario that Russia would consider the use of nuclear weapons.
No they don't need a pretext, and yes any pretext would be beyond flimsy, but dictators love making it look like there brutality and horrible decisions are justified. It's domestic politics 101.
It's also why the annexation of Ukrainian territory is not insignificant. No it doesn't change the situation on the battlefield, but it does change the Russian calculus. Look at all the pomp and ceremonies they're preparing in Moscow for this event. It is meant to be a considerable achievement and change to the domestic sphere, it's meant to reframe the conflict, and open up numerous options that previously "weren't available" to the Kremlin.
Despite the US saying they see no change in the overall risk, their rhetoric suggests otherwise. The fact that they've been more vocal about how they have articulated to the Kremlin what sort of responses a nuclear strike would entail, and more publicly warning against it suggests that they do in fact believe that risk is now elevated.
That said, I don't think Putin is ready to use nukes just yet. If he can stabilize the front that risk subsides for now. Should he fail to stabilize the front in the coming months alongside his mobilization (which unfortunately I believe is highly likely) then that threat will be quite high.
There should be no mistake, Putin knows he will be threatened if he uses nukes, but if he is feeling threatened and like he's on the verge of losing anyway, it's a gamble there's very little reason for him not to make.
Though again, we are not at this point YET.
kEiThZ
Superstar
He's still losing. The additional conscripts are more like a speed bump than a wall.
afransen
Senior Member
It's like saying Hitler and Stalin give the straight community a bad name.
kEiThZ
Superstar
The craziest part here is that they helped Russia. One of the most transphobic countries in the world.
kEiThZ
Superstar
Bjays92
Senior Member
Looking at further information, I partially rescind my previous statement. The situation could be significantly worse than I mentioned even a few hours ago. There must be some new intelligence.
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Richard White
Senior Member
I firmly believe that NATOs response would be determined by the size of and the willingness to use nukes by Russia.
One low level tactical nuke would likely elicit a surgical strike to send a message. Multiple high yield tactical nukes fired off at will would likely lead to a larger conflict.
afransen
Senior Member
This could very quickly get out of hand. Hopefully Russia is not so stupid. Using tactical nukes would force NATO's hand. Hopefully China can stay out of what comes next.