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I'd pay real money to know what processes are in place in the EU and US in the event that Russia deploys nuclear force. Like, what authorities and fast-response actions have already been authorized and prepped.
You know it's been discussed, and decisions have been made; I'd love to have fly-on-the-wall insight on these decisions.
I believe the US has said that it will engage with Russian forces in Ukraine if Russia uses any nukes.
Nice try, FSB
Curse you, capitalist dog! Have seen through my clever disguise and ruined plans!
The US has said that they will go all-in using their conventional forces. That'll be more than plenty
I... I'm not sure that putting boots on the ground will help if Russia is tossing nukes around. Assuming the nukes still work, of course, which is questionable given the state of the rest of their military.
But: air superiority would do a lot, and between that and cruise missile saturation, maybe no boots will be needed. Also, Ukraine targeting Russia's early warning systems does rather imply a set-up to prepare for air strikes.
Well, wait and see, I guess. My bet is that Ji made it clear to Putin that he was not allowed to employ nukes. That's not at all in China's interest, and Putin has to say, "yes, sir."