Putin’s rationality is too different from the West, the crisis is now
The nuclear threat theory that Russian President Vladimir Putin may use nuclear weapons in Ukraine is being talked regarding.
In September, Russia held a referendum on whether to annex four provinces in the southeastern part of Ukraine. signed.
It would be Russia’s largest territorial expansion in at least half a century.
However, not all of the four annexed provinces are under Russian control. Rather, the current situation is that the Ukrainian military is fiercely resisting, and the recognition that Russia forced the declaration of annexation would be correct.
The annexation, which claims sovereignty over the internationally recognized territory of another country, can be seen as a manifestation of President Putin’s tyranny.
Under these circumstances, some experts in security issues are arguing that President Putin may use nuclear weapons at this opportunity.
Foreign Policy, a U.S. magazine specializing in foreign affairs, published an article titled “Can the U.S. vague threat deter Russia’s use of nuclear weapons?” suggesting the possibility of Russia’s use of nuclear weapons.
Russia may use nuclear weapons to defend its newly annexed territories, and he questions how far the United States can stop them.
In the magazine, Professor Matthew Kronig of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., said:
“Russia’s use of nuclear weapons has only increased since its invasion in February.”
“Putin doesn’t care regarding the Biden administration saying we shouldn’t use nuclear weapons.”
“If the purpose is to restore the Russian Empire, they should be willing to sacrifice the lives of their motherland.”