Of course, Vladimir Putin would use nuclear weapons. But not because he’s suicidal or crazy. Rather, for the very reasons of his own character that reflects what is sometimes called “the mystery of the Russian soul”. But first, to clear things out: during the Cold War there was a KGB active measure aimed to frighten the West by sowing rumors about a total insanity of the Soviet leaders who could use nukes at any moment. The goal was to prevent the West from taking steps under the threat of a nuclear war.
Yes, there's a very real risk of their use but at the same time allowing him to come away with victory or even a sense of victory promises even more catastrophic possibilities to come. It is a brutal brinkmanship we are engaged in with Putin, but like the Cuban Missile Crisis, it's one we can't back down from.
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Несомненно одно, на настоящем этапе от путлера можно освободиться только полной победой Украины, нанеся такой урон путинизму, чтобы Россия в результате отказалась от ядерного оружия хотя бы только стратегического назначения.
In your next post, can you write more about what you discussed in The Kremlin File podcast? About how it is Russian culture that predisposes Russian soldiers to commit war crimes and rape? I need a 3rd party source that is not just me saying it.
Miss your posts on Echo of Moscow. It is great that you joined Substack.
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Yes, there's a very real risk of their use but at the same time allowing him to come away with victory or even a sense of victory promises even more catastrophic possibilities to come. It is a brutal brinkmanship we are engaged in with Putin, but like the Cuban Missile Crisis, it's one we can't back down from.
Enjoyed reading. Subscribed! Best of luck with Substack and welcome to the platform.
Несомненно одно, на настоящем этапе от путлера можно освободиться только полной победой Украины, нанеся такой урон путинизму, чтобы Россия в результате отказалась от ядерного оружия хотя бы только стратегического назначения.
In your next post, can you write more about what you discussed in The Kremlin File podcast? About how it is Russian culture that predisposes Russian soldiers to commit war crimes and rape? I need a 3rd party source that is not just me saying it.