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Trump has stated he will cut American aid to Ukraine, which makes a majority of total aid. Recently Zelensky stated that if Ukraine's only hope for sovereignty is its own nuclear arsenal, they will build it.

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[–] treadful 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

If they build it, they have to be ready to use it. And they'd have to use it pretty close to home. Against an adversary with equal capabilities.

Either it would have no effect at all on the conflict, or it would result in annihilation. Doesn't really seem worth it.

Though maybe to play devils advocate, creating a DMZ wasteland with tactical nukes might not be the worst outcome. Pretty terrible thought though.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Check out M A.D doctrine.

Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The problem is that when the other side is a madman who would rather end civilization than lose an ounce of power, you're fucked.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Except that he wouldn't. He is more afraid of losing his life than anything else, dictator personality goes with it.