Originally Posted by
FUMR
If Russia was to use TNWs in Ukraine, I believe the west would be dragged into direct conflict with Russia. Whilst I accept that western casualties would be high, I believe that Russia would be almost totally destroyed. I don't wish that on us or the Russian people. But, the question is: does Putin care?
I hope the answer is will Russian powers force him to care? While Putin has his finger on the button Russia does have a track record for not allowing itself to be destroyed without reason. Cuban missile crisis has several examples of this.
At least let's hope so.