Ukrainian troops have reportedly advanced six miles into Russian territory and captured an area roughly the size of Philadelphia.
  • No_Eponym@lemmy.caEnglish
    61·
    3 months ago

    Also, Putin may need to divert resources from Ukraine and halt advances there earlier than intended.

    Of course, if Putin drops a tactical nuke inside of Russia’s internationally-recognized boarders, will the world care? And if so, how much? Could backfire on Ukraine a bit in the short-term.

    • cybermass@lemmy.caEnglish
      14·
      3 months ago

      I believe any live use of a nuclear weapon would result in near universal sanctioning, including by Beijing

    • snooggums@midwest.socialEnglish
      14·
      3 months ago

      Of course, if Putin drops a tactical nuke inside of Russia’s internationally-recognized boarders, will the world care?

      Yes, they will care about nuclear fallout blowing across Europe at a minimum.