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Can Nuclear Weapons Help Avert a Russia-NATO War?

... possesses damage mitigation capabilities identical to those of Ukraine, merely on an exponentially greater scale. Unlike Ukraine, Western countries currently demonstrate reduced psychological tolerance for human casualties. That said, concerted political mobilisation ... ... strategic nuclear weapons, something that guarantees annihilation by a retaliatory strike. Aleksey Arbatov: Nuclear Doctrine and Strategic Stability This paradigm's inherent danger lies in fostering NATO's illusion of impunity—the conviction that Russia ...

24.07.2025

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A Preemptive Nuclear Strike? No!

... yet, it materialized. Maybe it is time to break down the habitual scheme of things? Aleksey Arbatov: The Ukrainian Crisis and Strategic Stability Regardless of the motives behind this proposal, it requires rational reflection, considering the fundamental ... ... everything for everyone. It seems that the preemptive use of nuclear weapons will not solve the issues between Russia and the West. It will significantly aggravate Russia’s international position, not to mention the risks of escalation into a full-scale ...

20.06.2023

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Poll conducted

In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?

U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements	33 (31%)
U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity	30 (28%)
U.S. wants to dissolve Russia	24 (22%)
U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China	21 (19%)