I think restraint is being mistaken for weakness.
I guess we’ll find out when the “tactical” nukes start flying.
Nuking Ukraine is bad enough. Russia having to nuke itself would be a total disaster.
Plus I’m also not sure it would be that useful, compared to the domestic destruction accomplished.
I think you should stop theorizing and wait and see what happens next.
Not one of his “allies” has condemned Ukraine’s “special military operation” into Russia. China has a big problem with anyone initiating a first nuclear strike of any kind. So does the US, England, NATO, etc. I don’t pretend to know the future. You shouldn’t either. Just enjoy your popcorn. Soon whoever the head general is will do something or other.
Incidentally, the monologue runs 38 minutes. Now I’ve heard all of it. Not interested in the Q&A that follows.
I suspect the Russians will use tactical nukes if they have to, but nonpersistent chemical agents might be more likely. They weren't shy about using chemical weapons to end the Moscow theater hostage situation.
Last i saw Zelenski was trying to hit the nuclear Plant via drones. He sooo wants to create sufficient alarm to bring NATO into the fray.
The red line was crossed. Now Russia is going to nuke Russia. That will show them, globo nazi homos.