[zero_deg_kevin]

Russia is clearly the aggressor here. Why are they firing on UK ships from Ukrainian waters? Sounds like a good way to start a non-nuclear war.

[Koshkin]

You never know... A modern military ship may require a tactical nuke to get destroyed.

[zero_deg_kevin]

Using nukes invites nuclear war. As pessimistic as I am about humanity, I do not wish for a global nuclear war.

[ben_bai]

Just playing devils advocate: What business does a UK destroyer have in Russian waters? (Crimea is Russian, so they think)

[zero_deg_kevin]

It doesn’t matter what Russia thinks about the property it stole.

[Koshkin]

Well, it kinda always does (no matter who's right), if you don't want missiles to start flying.

[zero_deg_kevin]

I think there’s an assumption in there that one shouldn’t condone bombing a nation for invading and illegally occupying one of its neighbors. I’m for that 100%.