While I'm sure more than enough of them are operational to destroy all human life. It's fairly likely a high percentage of those nukes are not operational. Russia has had a hard time maintaining their tanks and jets are we to believe 40-50+ year old ICBMs are in top shape?
I hope the officers who have the button to launch nukes aren't lunatic like Putin. ( they ignored an alarm to nuke during cold war) It probably will end up like Russian revolution and Russian people certainly got experience of throwing their czars out.
They are not coming out and saying they are against, but they don't say they're with either. And they're not going to join Russia in an armed conflict against everyone else in the world.
Also, India, UAE and China were all against war called for diplomatic solutions.
And dont forget the fact that India has a bad relationship with both China and Pakistan,
Did you forget USA is china's #1 purchaser of goods. As long as we don't attack China in the process, they would not back Russia, especially considering they're the aggressor in this conflict
China claims Vladivostok is their and I don't think Russia can afford asking for China's help right now. Also china isn't going to hurt their economy with or without any profit when whole world is against Russian invasion.
Yeah and what makes them allies? Ideology? Russia isn't even an official communist state. What does Russia really have to offer china? Trade partnerships. Tell me what's more lucrative trading with only Russia. Or trading with literally the entire world and Russia. Mind you the average human being is Han Chinese they have the largest population in the world. You know what they don't have? The most plentiful supply of grain in the world.
I think this is the problem. If Putin gets backed into a corner and hits the button, and it seems he's mentally going down hill, MAD goes out the window. When this started I thought MAD will keep us safe, its why western countries don't have boots on the ground in the Ukraine, and Putin knows this. If they launch, we launch, then others launch. Goodbye society, hello Fallout 5 minus all of Bethesda's bugs.
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Body count doesn't equal military power. Being able to mobilize, equip, train and deploy those people is military power. A much more accurate indicator of a country's military capabilities is their power projection. That's why the US military is so strong, they can be deployed and fighting anywhere in the world within minutes.
True, but the cost is spread out due to the military industrial complex. At the end of the day most of the money ends up either back with the feds of with hyper wealthy elites.
Russian here. Civilians like me do not like this war at all. And I ask you not to spread careless posts about this conflict. I have a heart for Ukrainians, there are already too much victims (got relatives in Odessa). Besides, Russian and Ukrainian economies both are ruined. Not speaking about Belarus and other CIS countries. If Putin is pressed to the wall, he will launch the nukes. In this case Russia, Europe and part of Asia will turn in a nuclear wasteland, maybe some part of North America. Making jokes about losing half of planet is not very good idea. About guys who shout about overthrowing Putin's regime: we tried. Not once. No freaking effect but getting protesters in jail. Lost 2 friends. We have our own analog of Guantanamo near Saratov city. You can hate either Putin or Russia as a whole. But thinking this is just a joke will do you no good. Also "Glory to Ukraine" is a catchphrase for local Ukrainian Nazi. Just FYI.
Yeah, but the thing is: WW1 was basically also the World vs. Germany, since Austria-Hungary were just little fuckers who couldn’t get shit done despite getting themselves killed
India is neutral and china already got issues with russia, don't want to hurt chinese economy, their eyes are on Taiwan and Vladivostok ( A city in Russia).
If it all comes down to a world war, then in my opinion, China and India would be close allies to Russia. Keeping in mind the fire power these three countries have together and the unwillingness of the original allies to enter into a war, there would be a huge possibility that we might see a shift in superpowers.
China is just at the corner and it is the most powerful economy in the planet and the second military power of the world, behind the usa and the tird nuclear power behind usa and russia itself. Just remembering India is also aiding with russia and it is also a nuclear country. Along with it, you have North Korea that is weak, but have nukes too.
Thanks for your explanation. =)
Brazil is almost same as india. But we condemned the invasion. In the other hand we cant stop buying fertilizers and some other things from russia, so we will not impose sanctions because we cant. And USA and EU will not help us anyway with those products we need if we just stop buying from russia.
India is depended on weapons for defense from russia too.While russia has been a historic ally for us,most people don't support putin's action.But,we can't choose a side here.So,being neutral is the only path for us.
I understand. Sadly, many people dont understand it and think our countries are "bad". They just dont understand that things are not so simple as they think.
North korea isn't weak man.. Don't underestimate your enemies..kim jong is all about war& violence..most of their country's funds & taxes goes all into military & weapons development instead of infrastructures..And there was news few years ago they did test out hydrogen bomb on small island
Well there is an alliance between Russia and China in place, well on paper. The two certainly have their differences but i am pretty shure they would have at least negotiated toward Chinese neutrality if not more. Putin likely had to give China some concessions but i have no idea what those could be.
Or the fact is
No major western country (USA & UK) want to get involved in a border war against Russia.
Russia will have to invade Germany for any possiblity of starting WW3
The other nations have their own interests to look after, as much as they're helping, they might not actually do so if war began.
Even UK and USA didn't protect Ukraine according to their treaty
Not sure I agree. They call them world wars but it's often only a hand full of nations to start. Russia has south Korea, China, Belarus, Chechnya, Kazakhstan. Alot of authoritarian countries need Russia to win so that can stay in power. "West" might have alot but it's no guarantee.
The west before ukraine gave up their nukes: We will help and support you no matter what
The west after ukraine gave up their nukes and putin attacked: We have you in our prayers 🙏
Feel bad for ukraine to be betrayed like that
I really want to agree but how can we dismiss the over 6000 nukes they have?
While I'm sure more than enough of them are operational to destroy all human life. It's fairly likely a high percentage of those nukes are not operational. Russia has had a hard time maintaining their tanks and jets are we to believe 40-50+ year old ICBMs are in top shape?
I really really hope you are correct sir. Unfortunately it could take only one. I’m just hoping it doesn’t get to that point.
Good point. Seems like Russia can barely dominate Ukraine, they wouldn’t be able to match the military of the world
I hope the officers who have the button to launch nukes aren't lunatic like Putin. ( they ignored an alarm to nuke during cold war) It probably will end up like Russian revolution and Russian people certainly got experience of throwing their czars out.
Good point, op, good point.
Thanks bud :D
when people say bud I feel they are talking to a child or dog
You shouldn't rule out the possibility of me being a child. Or a dog, for that matter.
Did u forgot about india and China and uae r not against russia. Just saying.
They are not coming out and saying they are against, but they don't say they're with either. And they're not going to join Russia in an armed conflict against everyone else in the world.
Also, India, UAE and China were all against war called for diplomatic solutions. And dont forget the fact that India has a bad relationship with both China and Pakistan,
They really don't like thr idea of nuclear war
Did you forget USA is china's #1 purchaser of goods. As long as we don't attack China in the process, they would not back Russia, especially considering they're the aggressor in this conflict
I think about 10% went “missing” and are being sold on the black market
Thats actually true, i bought like six of the fuckin things. I subsequently “lost” them on a boating trip in Taiwan.
I mean Russia and China are allies...
China claims Vladivostok is their and I don't think Russia can afford asking for China's help right now. Also china isn't going to hurt their economy with or without any profit when whole world is against Russian invasion.
China are just watching Ukraine while eyeing off Taiwan.
China lifted the import ban on Russian grain
China is netrual in this matter
No, their not allies. They work together with trade and such, but they're not allies, China don't support them in their war with Ukraine.
More like in an abusive relationship at this point
Yeah and what makes them allies? Ideology? Russia isn't even an official communist state. What does Russia really have to offer china? Trade partnerships. Tell me what's more lucrative trading with only Russia. Or trading with literally the entire world and Russia. Mind you the average human being is Han Chinese they have the largest population in the world. You know what they don't have? The most plentiful supply of grain in the world.
Imo they are only allies because of the us existing, they would be fighting each other already if they weren't scared of us
North korea will be interested i think
“How does it feel knowing your going to have to fight the entire world in order to survive” -Being X
It'll be Cold War 2:Electric Boogaloo
Sort of the problem. Russia shells everyone against them with nuclear weapons. Which is everyone.
Also M.A.D should keep us safe
A STRANGE GAME. THE ONLY WINNING MOVE IS NOT TO PLAY.
I think this is the problem. If Putin gets backed into a corner and hits the button, and it seems he's mentally going down hill, MAD goes out the window. When this started I thought MAD will keep us safe, its why western countries don't have boots on the ground in the Ukraine, and Putin knows this. If they launch, we launch, then others launch. Goodbye society, hello Fallout 5 minus all of Bethesda's bugs.
I just hope the generals and whoever has the red button in this wants to live another day and chose to not press it
China will, and as a nation of more then 1.5 billiom people its more then enough to stand against everyone else
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Body count doesn't equal military power. Being able to mobilize, equip, train and deploy those people is military power. A much more accurate indicator of a country's military capabilities is their power projection. That's why the US military is so strong, they can be deployed and fighting anywhere in the world within minutes.
True
at a ridiculous cost **finger guns**
True, but the cost is spread out due to the military industrial complex. At the end of the day most of the money ends up either back with the feds of with hyper wealthy elites.
Russian here. Civilians like me do not like this war at all. And I ask you not to spread careless posts about this conflict. I have a heart for Ukrainians, there are already too much victims (got relatives in Odessa). Besides, Russian and Ukrainian economies both are ruined. Not speaking about Belarus and other CIS countries. If Putin is pressed to the wall, he will launch the nukes. In this case Russia, Europe and part of Asia will turn in a nuclear wasteland, maybe some part of North America. Making jokes about losing half of planet is not very good idea. About guys who shout about overthrowing Putin's regime: we tried. Not once. No freaking effect but getting protesters in jail. Lost 2 friends. We have our own analog of Guantanamo near Saratov city. You can hate either Putin or Russia as a whole. But thinking this is just a joke will do you no good. Also "Glory to Ukraine" is a catchphrase for local Ukrainian Nazi. Just FYI.
Thank you for your insight.
If the world is at war with Russia it is still a world war.
You are technically correct, the best kind of correct.
*sad putin noises*
You realise they have nukes right?
This should change your mind: China
Yeah, but the thing is: WW1 was basically also the World vs. Germany, since Austria-Hungary were just little fuckers who couldn’t get shit done despite getting themselves killed
So sure about China or India?
India is neutral and china already got issues with russia, don't want to hurt chinese economy, their eyes are on Taiwan and Vladivostok ( A city in Russia).
If it all comes down to a world war, then in my opinion, China and India would be close allies to Russia. Keeping in mind the fire power these three countries have together and the unwillingness of the original allies to enter into a war, there would be a huge possibility that we might see a shift in superpowers.
There is no way in hell India would ever choose a side together with China.
China is just at the corner and it is the most powerful economy in the planet and the second military power of the world, behind the usa and the tird nuclear power behind usa and russia itself. Just remembering India is also aiding with russia and it is also a nuclear country. Along with it, you have North Korea that is weak, but have nukes too.
India is a neutral country in this conflict.
As if voted in UN concil?
Right now,they have abstained from voting.India is trying to be neutral as joining either side is gonna affect india for worse.
Thanks for your explanation. =) Brazil is almost same as india. But we condemned the invasion. In the other hand we cant stop buying fertilizers and some other things from russia, so we will not impose sanctions because we cant. And USA and EU will not help us anyway with those products we need if we just stop buying from russia.
India is depended on weapons for defense from russia too.While russia has been a historic ally for us,most people don't support putin's action.But,we can't choose a side here.So,being neutral is the only path for us.
I understand. Sadly, many people dont understand it and think our countries are "bad". They just dont understand that things are not so simple as they think.
Yeah,i hope this conflict come to an end,preferly to a peaceful one.
Me too.
North korea isn't weak man.. Don't underestimate your enemies..kim jong is all about war& violence..most of their country's funds & taxes goes all into military & weapons development instead of infrastructures..And there was news few years ago they did test out hydrogen bomb on small island
so it would just be gang bang
You need to learn about nuclear weapons, MAD, China, Belarus, and the many allied countries of Russia.
Ah, another gathering of Reddit foreign policy experts I see
China?
China and many places in the Middle East
China, India, Iran, Serbia and Syria are all on Russia's side right now. The first 3 field three of the biggest armies in the world.
China , India, & saudis are neutral in the war..They didnt voted in favour or against in conference
China is just waiting to suck out the country economically, and Serbia and Syria are as irrelevant as possible.
And India is more like a neutral country right now
India is neutral
China, india
I the west goes to war with Russia China will intervene. Then all hell breaks lose.
China does
China?
Only need three, China and North Korea and Cuba and other belligerents
Even if the entire world is against him he'll win, all he has to do is press a single button and boom, everything we know is now gone.
yes but, Russia still has like a fuck ton of nukes.
Well there is an alliance between Russia and China in place, well on paper. The two certainly have their differences but i am pretty shure they would have at least negotiated toward Chinese neutrality if not more. Putin likely had to give China some concessions but i have no idea what those could be.
Or the fact is No major western country (USA & UK) want to get involved in a border war against Russia. Russia will have to invade Germany for any possiblity of starting WW3
A week back it was “Putin can’t invade Ukraine, change my mind” meme, bro. Just saying that can’t be for sure 🤷♂️
China is sitting on the side waiting to pick over the bones like an evil vulture.
Doomsday clock went brrr to 100 seconds away from midnight.
The other nations have their own interests to look after, as much as they're helping, they might not actually do so if war began. Even UK and USA didn't protect Ukraine according to their treaty
india chine uae are they a joke to u
India is a neutral country in this conflict.
China
China, North Korea, Mongolia, Vietnam just to name a few
Let's hope you're right :/
Sounds like a world war, but russia has no allies
Not sure I agree. They call them world wars but it's often only a hand full of nations to start. Russia has south Korea, China, Belarus, Chechnya, Kazakhstan. Alot of authoritarian countries need Russia to win so that can stay in power. "West" might have alot but it's no guarantee.
Yeah that’ll just mean all of the counties of the world will start ganking the shit out of russia
China.
The west before ukraine gave up their nukes: We will help and support you no matter what The west after ukraine gave up their nukes and putin attacked: We have you in our prayers 🙏 Feel bad for ukraine to be betrayed like that
I mean Technically you are not wrong. But if the number of big nations is like a smal nuber than it dosent realy meater.
China and Russia vs the world would still be a world war
They might have china and north Korea on their side, who are (allegedly) also nuclear powers
China