Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine shows the impotence of nuclear weapons
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The article questions why Russia has not used tactical nuclear weapons despite Ukraine's drone and missile attacks, which Moscow had threatened would trigger such a response. It notes that Russia possesses the world's largest nuclear arsenal, yet its threats have not deterred Ukraine. The war in Ukraine is described as being at a stalemate. This raises doubts about the effectiveness of nuclear threats in modern conflicts.
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Russia's security is not enhanced by its nuclear arsenal in this context.
Russia possesses the world’s largest nuclear arsenal.
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Key findings
Russia has threatened to use tactical nuclear weapons in response to attacks.
South China Morning Post- Russia's security is not enhanced by its nuclear arsenal in this context.
- Ukraine's ability to strike Russia challenges Russian security.
Plain English
Loaded language removedWhy haven’t Ukraine’s drone and missile attacks on Russia triggered Moscow’s use of tactical nuclear weapons, as it has threatened? When Russia is attacked time and again, one wonders what purpose it serves to have the world’s largest nuclear arsenal. The Ukraine war is at a stalemate.
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Russia has threatened to use tactical nuclear weapons in response to attacks.
South China Morning PostThe Ukraine war is at a stalemate.
OpinionUkraine’s drone and missile attacks on Russia have not triggered Moscow’s use of tactical nuclear weapons.
South China Morning PostRussia possesses the world’s largest nuclear arsenal.
South China Morning Post