Subject: Ukrainian Crisis and Nuclear Risks
It is safe to assume that any use of nuclear weapons could quickly lead to an escalation of a local or regional conflict into a global one
ShortAgreements on certain problems slightly increase the chances of the parties returning to the negotiating table
ShortOn August 31, 2022, Dostoevsky library hosted a RIAC Urban Breakfast on the topic: "Nuclear War — a Hypothetical Scenario or a Real Threat?"
ShortGermany’s leadership is apparently ready and willing to pay for Germany’s semi-nuclear status
ShortCurrent nuclear arsenals probably won’t cause a global “nuclear winter”—nonetheless, they will inevitably produce unpredictable geophysical, climatic, and biological consequences
ShortPoll conducted
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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%)