Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West that Russia is technically prepared for a nuclear war, and that should the US send troops to Ukraine, it would be regarded as a considerable escalation of the war.

  • awwwyissss@lemm.ee
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    8 months ago

    When he threatens nukes it means he’s scared.

    He’ll never use them, not that he can make that decision unilaterally anyway. He wants to have a legacy, not be the guy forever remembered as the reason Russia got turned into a radioactive wasteland.

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      8 months ago

      Call me naive but i think even if he goes to push the button either someone else will stop him or the guy who actually launches the missile wont do it. AFAIK he doesnt have a launch button, but a “ok to launch” button, and theres a surprising history of people refusing to do so even when ordered.

      Not to downplay the severity or anything, putin is a madman the world is better off without. Im worried he’ll continue his warpath, but not worried he’ll destroy the world if that makes sense.