• WoahWoah@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    It’s just posturing. Putin knows he’s in the driver’s seat now. He can do basically whatever he wants, so he can actually amplify his brio for the next six weeks, and then he can actually act on some of the threats after Trump is in office. As I’ve argued elsewhere, his goal at this point is likely to give an excuse and cover for Trump to exit NATO, which would dramatically open up his options and leverage in Europe more broadly.

  • _chris@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    Bring it. Swift end to the worst timeline. Next one might be better.

  • Chainweasel@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    Do it, pussies!
    I’m so over the bullshit of the last decade or so that a quick death in nuclear hellfire sounds absolutely merciful compared to what awaits us if we continue this downward spiral.

  • MrNesser@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    Hah try it a nuke in Ukraine generates a full European response.

    It’s nato if the fallout covers nato countries

    • qantravon@lemmy.world
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      3 months ago

      The problem with that is, if we were to detect them even attempting a launch, we also launch. Meaning even if their missiles turn out to be duds, millions still die.

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        3 months ago

        Putin will sit around for th3 next 2 months and nuke Ukraine once his puppet is in office again. Do you really think Trump will nuke Russia?