As Russia Digs In, What's the Risk of Nuclear War? 'It's Not Zero.'
A major war raging on Russia’s and NATO’s borders. Increasingly bold Western military support. Russian threats of direct retaliation. A mood of siege and desperation in the Kremlin. Growing uncertainty around each side’s redlines.
As Russia and NATO escalate their standoff over Ukraine, nuclear strategists and former U.S. officials warn that there is a remote but growing risk of an unintended slide into direct conflict — even, in some scenarios, a nuclear exchange.
This is scary stuff. If Putin uses nuclear weapons it will be the beginning of the end of the world.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/russia-digs-whats-risk-nuclear-180842637.html