[BobL]

They’re just making sure that the Neocons FULLY UNDERSTAND what the response is if they try hitting Moscow.

Think about it, if Russians based in Cuba launched missiles at Washington DC, would you not also want to retaliate?

...maybe don’t answer that.

[pierrem15]

I believe the Ukrainians are completing testing of drones that can reach Moscow. That's probably why the AA units have been mounted on buildings.

Doesn't exactly exude confidence from the Kremlin.

[pierrem15]

If the US invaded Cuba, yes I'd expect that.

Maybe the lesson is don't invade neighbors who are much stronger than they appear.

[ought-six]

“Think about it, if Russians based in Cuba launched missiles at Washington DC, would you not also want to retaliate?”

What kind of analogy is that? For it to make any sense, someone other than Ukrainians would have to be based in Ukraine, and that “some other” would have to launch missiles at Moscow.

There is presently no “some other” in Ukraine with missiles capable of hitting Moscow.

If that ever comes to pass, then let’s talk about it at that time.

All these “what ifs” are nothing but exercises in navel gazing.

[MarMema]

The Belgorod is off our East coast...see my posting history.

Its 3-4 minutes to hit the WH.

We cannot detect the sub underwater or defend against/detect? the nuclear torpedoes (6) that it carries.

No warning or such brief warning that there won’t be time for two secret codes.