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by troglonoid 1465 days ago
Historically, political leader assassinations have triggered wars or military responses. What would be the difference in this case?

I suspect the death of the German Chancellor or French President, caused by a direct attack by Russia, wouldn’t be taken lightly.

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> Historically, political leader assassinations have triggered wars or military responses

Because everyone involved was looking for a pretext to war. So far NATO members shy away from confrontation.