Originally Posted by
typerated
Obviously nobody know what is in Putin mind.
But consider this as a possible scenario.
Russia pressures Sweden (And Finland) about not joining NATO. Sweden refuses point blank.
Russian threats escalate but Sweden does not budge.
Do it or you will regret it say Russia.
Then Putin throws a small tactical nuclear weapon – maybe somewhere almost uninhabited in northern Sweden - a small military installation say.
Putin has shown he will use nuclear weapons to back his promises – without fear of getting anything back in return.
What can Sweden do? Nothing
What will Nato do? Nothing!
Then he threatens NATO and the Baltic states.
The Baltic states are mine – give them to me or I will use nukes.
He then says NATO countries that DON’T defend the Baltic States WON’T get Nuked.
Would everyone stick together?
Would Belgium, Netherlands, Germany stand tall?
Does NATO resolve crack? Are the Baltic States given over to avert WW3?
Possible?
Just random thoughts while I was mowing the lawn!
I have already said as much earlier in this thread - I think this is a very possible scenario. NATO’s resolve will crumble, I am convinced of it.