[Cronos]

That is, if they have even maintained their nuclear weapons. Looking at Russian maintenance of other weaponry, this is in doubt.

Russia doesn’t have a succession plan in place post Putin. Unlike the Chinese. So it may implode into warring parts.

Finally China may be content to just be de facto ruler rather than de jure

[Right_Wing_Madman]

Russia doesn’t have a succession plan in place post Putin.

They absolutely do.
Lies, lies, and more lies from you.

[Sunsong]

“That is, if they have even maintained their nuclear weapons. Looking at Russian maintenance of other weaponry, this is in doubt.”

You are correct. I doubt russia’s nukes are operational.

putin is a bluffer, he thinks bravado is manly

China wants Siberia. They have about 1.5 billion citizens

pooty poot is in way over his head

[wildcard_redneck]

Russia has the Kinzhal, a working hypersonic missile which the entire West, including America, does not.

There is no admitted defense against it either.