EDIT: For clarification, I feel that the current situation on the ground in the war (vs. say a year ago) might indicate that an attack on Russia might not result in instant nuclear war, which is what prompted my question. I am well aware of the “instant nuclear Armageddon” opinion.

Serious question. I don’t need to be called stupid. I realize nuclear war is bad. Thanks!

  • Cryophilia@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    If the oligarchs ever thought Putin was legitimately about to use nukes, there would be a coup attempt.

    Whether it would successfully stop the nukes is anyone’s guess.

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      4 months ago

      Yep, I agree. But Putin has held on this long while he has royally screwed the Russian economy, and exposed their bumbling military for what it is. The oligarchs would have ousted him already if it was easy.