Originally Posted by
MightyGem
Given the performance of the Russian Army in Ukraine, I don't think we'd have too much to worry about.
Re NATO: Whilst I agree with the usual assessment that any actual invocation of Article 5 by NATO would result in the obliteration of much of Russia's military capabilities within a day (likely starting with the destruction of the Black Sea fleet within hours -- or even minutes -- of the start of hostilities), I place no credence in the notion that we (the "West") would have nothing to worry about. I believe it is dangerously naive to think that Russia would ever accept defeat without using nuclear weapons. And once that happens -- even if it starts with a small "tactical" nuke (hah!), we ALL will have much to worry about.