Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

West makes plans to avoid panic if Russia uses nuclear bomb in Ukraine
The Guardian ^ | October 14, 2022 | Dan Sabbagh

Posted on 10/15/2022 5:12:01 AM PDT by Timber Rattler

Western officials are engaged in “prudent planning” behind the scenes to prevent chaos and panic in their home countries in the event Russia was to detonate a nuclear bomb in or near Ukraine.

Although a nuclear crisis is considered highly unlikely, the insider said officials internationally were re-examining plans to provide emergency support and reassurance to populations fearful of nuclear escalation.

Hints of the thinking emerged in a briefing by an official on Friday, who was asked if there would be measures in place to prevent panic buying or people fleeing cities en masse in fear of escalation after a nuclear event.

Governments were engaged in “prudent planning for a range of possible scenarios” said the western official, who was speaking on condition of anonymity, although they stressed that any use of nuclear weapons by Russia in the war would be abhorrent.

(Excerpt) Read more at theguardian.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Russia
KEYWORDS: bidensneoconbuttboys; dansabbagh; europe; neocon; neocons4biden; neocons4ww3; news; snekbot; thegrauniad; theguardian; thesnekbot; thetimbot; timberisbidenlover; timbot; ukraine; war
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-6061-80 ... 121 next last
So is anybody even sure that Russia's nuclear weapons still work, considering the generally shoddy maintenance we have seen with the rest of its military hardware? They do have a shelf-life and have to be constantly maintained. And when was the last time Russia actually lit one off in a test?
1 posted on 10/15/2022 5:12:01 AM PDT by Timber Rattler
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: Timber Rattler

Of course they are....and instead of toning down the nuclear rhetoric, are tapping it up a few notches with their continuation of STEADFAST NOON.....

“FROM “STEADFAST NOON” TO ONE MINUTE TO MIDNIGHT–IS NATO GOING NUCLEAR?”
https://sonar21.com/from-steadfast-noon-to-one-minute-to-midnight-going-nuclear/


2 posted on 10/15/2022 5:17:00 AM PDT by cranked
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Timber Rattler

What is it they say about nuclear weapons and horseshoes?


3 posted on 10/15/2022 5:17:06 AM PDT by billorites (freepo ergo sum)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Timber Rattler

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RS-28_Sarmat
All new kit.


4 posted on 10/15/2022 5:18:21 AM PDT by moose07 (If the spelling is bad, you know the poster is real. )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Timber Rattler

Is anybody even sure there’s an actual war on...?


5 posted on 10/15/2022 5:18:34 AM PDT by mewzilla (We need to repeal RCV wherever it's in use and go back to dumb voting machines.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: cranked


6 posted on 10/15/2022 5:18:34 AM PDT by Travis McGee (EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: Travis McGee

Your map is out of date. Sweden and Finland have joined NATO.

There is now a solid wall of free nations along Russia’s border.


7 posted on 10/15/2022 5:21:04 AM PDT by Renfrew
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: Travis McGee
Well hello again, Comrade Travis! I'm flattered that you're such a fan of my posts! Enjoy your morning!


8 posted on 10/15/2022 5:21:51 AM PDT by Timber Rattler ("To hold a pen is to be at war." --Voltaire)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: Timber Rattler

The same entities orchestrating the proxy war to WWIII are orchestrating this. How amoral of them, eh:

_______________

Shocking footage of ‘family friendly’ drag queen show sees performer spreading their legs and thrusting their breasts in front of children who are encouraged to leave tips
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4100723/posts


9 posted on 10/15/2022 5:22:10 AM PDT by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: billorites

Horsehoes are only good if they don’t fly apart in the air from rust.


10 posted on 10/15/2022 5:22:58 AM PDT by Timber Rattler ("To hold a pen is to be at war." --Voltaire)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: Travis McGee

“Do not take counsel of your fears” General George Patton

“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me.” Bene Gesserit maxim “Dune”


11 posted on 10/15/2022 5:23:52 AM PDT by bert ( (KWE. NP. N.C. +12) Juneteenth is inequality day)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: bert

Sorry, but I don’t engage in discourse with a$$holes after they make a direct death threat against me.

In years past, that would have gotten a freeper banned in a heartbeat.

Not now, I guess.


12 posted on 10/15/2022 5:24:58 AM PDT by Travis McGee (EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: Timber Rattler

13 posted on 10/15/2022 5:25:40 AM PDT by Travis McGee (EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies]

To: Timber Rattler

” And when was the last time Russia actually lit one off in a test?”

Underground for Russia was 1990.
Last atmospheric was the US in 1962.

There’s numerous test ban treaties. I think you know that.
Basing our existence on your wondering whims is beyond stupid.
I hope you possess zero power in this world.


14 posted on 10/15/2022 5:25:46 AM PDT by EEGator
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Timber Rattler

Biden and company goaded Russia and Ukraine into a war.. and now he’s working nuclear

Get him out of there!!


15 posted on 10/15/2022 5:28:39 AM PDT by frnewsjunkie
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Travis McGee

What death threat?


16 posted on 10/15/2022 5:29:01 AM PDT by bert ( (KWE. NP. N.C. +12) Juneteenth is inequality day)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

To: bert; Jim Robinson

“What death threat?”

Ask Jim Robinson.


17 posted on 10/15/2022 5:29:48 AM PDT by Travis McGee (EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 16 | View Replies]

To: Timber Rattler

If nukes start flying it would be world wide not just Ukraine. say good bye to your loved ones.


18 posted on 10/15/2022 5:30:29 AM PDT by McGruff (Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f*** things up - Barack Obama)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: bert

Apparently you missed the part of the screenshot where it says ‘Comment Removed by Moderator?’


19 posted on 10/15/2022 5:30:33 AM PDT by cranked
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 16 | View Replies]

To: Timber Rattler
639-E89-ED-2-E18-43-F1-9781-8-FEDB60-AB08-C
20 posted on 10/15/2022 5:30:43 AM PDT by The Louiswu (If your child requires validation from Chuck E. Cheese you have failed as a parent. )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-6061-80 ... 121 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson