The prospect of Russia’s grotesque invasion of Ukraine leading the use of beyond conventional weapons has produced anxiety in the past. I don’t think this anxiety is justified.
Recently, there’s been media reports suggesting the possibility of this escalation again, after sham claims of annexing Ukraine territory.
Despite these media reports, the risk of this escalation is low. The report here from the “ISW” points this out, with detailed considerations.
The prospect of Russia’s grotesque invasion of Ukraine leading the use of beyond conventional weapons has produced anxiety in the past. I don’t think this anxiety is justified.
Recently, there’s been media reports suggesting the possibility of this escalation again, after sham claims of annexing Ukraine territory.
Despite these media reports, the risk of this escalation is low. The report here from the “ISW” points this out, with detailed considerations.
https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/special-report-assessing-putin%E2%80%99s-implicit-nuclear-threats-after-annexation