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by topspin 1371 days ago
He could try to play that card if he wants. Since we're going full hypothetical here I suspect he'd be removed by Russian military command if he tried. If not then it's WW3 for real; there is no 'tactical' nuke scenario that doesn't lead to a wider war.
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riku_iki 1371 days ago
> it's WW3 for real; there is no 'tactical' nuke scenario that doesn't lead to a wider war.

How so, why are you confident allies will declare some kind of war in such event?

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topspin 1371 days ago
Very. Nukes are special. There aren't really any degrees of nuance with nuclear weapons. The hysteria over fallout alone will polarize the world like it has never been polarized. Ever.
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