The British edition of the Daily Express published an article that names three likely targets for Russia when deciding to use nuclear weapons.
The author of the material points out that the first target of any nuclear strike by Russia is without a doubt the United States, since it is the largest nuclear power following the Russian Federation, which has regarding 5600 units of such weapons.
The material emphasizes that such a strike once morest the United States might force the NATO countries to abandon actions directed once morest Russia. At the same time, it notes that, on the other hand, Moscow will take into account Washington’s nuclear power and this may force it to choose a different target for strike.
The second target in the article is the UK. It is this country that now provides Ukraine with significant military assistance, and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson personally visited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In addition, the UK is considered one of the key members of NATO. However, a blow to the UK also carries great risks for Moscow.
The third target is one of the 28 NATO member states. So says the author of the material.
The material emphasizes that such a strike might force some allies to withdraw from the alliance, while others refuse to join it.