Some netizens questioned that Russian President Putin once threatened that if "territorial integrity" is threatened, they will use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, so how should Western countries led by the United States respond?

The terrifying destructive power of nuclear weapons is enough to make the whole world frightened.

Especially during the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union had nuclear weapons that destroyed the world dozens of times. As time goes by, the nuclear fear brought about by the nuclear war has gradually faded. But now this nuclear fear is gradually increasing.

(CG image of nuclear bomb explosion)

Some time ago, Russia's official attitude was very tough and announced that it would use all means to protect Russia's territorial integrity.

All the means here include using nuclear weapons .

You should know that since the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, Russia's strategic nuclear strike force has been in an extremely high state of alert and can strike the enemy at any time.

Some netizens questioned that Russian President Putin once threatened that if "territorial integrity" is threatened, they will use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, so how should Western countries led by the United States respond?

(current Russian President Putin)

Don’t doubt Russia’s style of doing things. If you make trouble, the fighting nation likes to drink vodka , maybe they can really do such a thing.

Let’s first analyze what areas may Russia protect when using nuclear weapons?

is likely to refer to the four Ukrainian states that experienced a referendum to Russia at the end of September.

It is said that the referendum of the four states in eastern Wu was completed under the supervision of Western representatives, and the support rate was above 87%, far exceeding the 50% stipulated by Western countries.

Recently, these four states have also completed relevant bills and "formally" become part of Russian territory.

(a total of 4 eastern Ukraine states invested in Russia)

Is it possible for Russia to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine?

The Russian army is likely not to use large-scale strategic nuclear weapons.

After all, using this strategic nuclear weapon indicates that you want to die with the enemy, and in severe cases it may even lead to global destruction.

Currently Ukraine is a nuclear-free country and is not worthy of Russia's use of strategic nuclear weapons. Do you think so?

I believe everyone has an answer in their hearts that can really make Russia use nuclear weapons.

(Russia's nuclear missile )

Foreign media once predicted that if Russia uses nuclear weapons to protect "territorial integrity" in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, then they may use small nuclear weapons.

After all, tactical nuclear weapon is mainly used to change the balance of war, so that you can gain more battlefield advantages.

If the Russian army uses nuclear weapons in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, it is largely intended to intimidate Ukraine, and even warns the United States and NATO , etc.

What are the purposes of Russia threatening to use nuclear weapons many times?

First, I want to take the initiative in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, lay a solid foundation for future negotiations with the United States, Ukraine, NATO, etc., and even end the Russian-Ukrainian conflict as soon as possible.

Secondly, avoid Western countries led by the United States from sending troops to directly intervene in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, and avoid formal wars with Western countries.

To put it bluntly, Russia wants to gain some benefits through nuclear blackmailing . Do you think this is the case?

Do you think Russia has a high probability of using nuclear weapons?

As for whether Russia will use nuclear weapons in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, it probably depends on how much Western countries led by the United States have forced Russia!

If Russia really uses nuclear weapons, how should Western countries led by the United States respond?

First, The probability of the United States and Western countries using nuclear weapons to counter Russia is slim. The main reasons for are as follows.

First, The United States is well aware of the disasters brought about by the nuclear war.

If the United States uses nuclear weapons against Russia, it will trigger a full-scale nuclear war.Although Russia's conventional military power in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict doesn't feel good to everyone, nuclear weapons has always been its trump card weapon.

The United States does not dare to underestimate Russia's strategic nuclear strike capabilities, and at the same time, it is well aware that the disasters brought by the nuclear war will not break out with a nuclear war with Russia.

Second, is not in the interests of the United States.

Ukraine is neither an EU country nor a NATO country. It is just a pawn used by the United States to weaken Russia at present, and if the United States uses nuclear weapons for it, a nuclear war broke out with Russia. Then it is obviously not in the interests of the United States.

As capitalism , how could the United States do such a thing that harms its own interests?

may have questions from netizens. Some time ago, some senior officials in the United States warned Russia to ban the use of nuclear weapons, otherwise they will use "surgery" to accurately "decapitate" operations to deter Russia.

(US President Biden )

And NATO has made a statement regarding Russia's nuclear threat , saying that they not only do not accept it, but also actively monitor Russia's nuclear arsenal. Once Russia is found to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, it will actively counter it.

In fact, The main purpose of the United States and NATO doing this is as follows:

On the one hand, it is to force Russia not to use nuclear weapons and break Russia's nuclear blackmail.

On the other hand, it is to show your attitude to Ukraine and tell them not to worry too much about Russia's nuclear weapons. You also have strong "nuclear forces" to support you, and you can fight against Russia unscrupulously.

Secondly, The United States and other countries will continue to increase military aid to Ukraine.

The problem of Russia's poor conventional military strength was clearly exposed in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. The United States and other countries will continue to increase military assistance to Ukraine, such as: air defense system and offensive weapons with more advanced aid performance, so as to continue to weaken and suppress Russia's strength.

Third, increases economic sanctions on Russia.

If Russia uses nuclear weapons, then the United States and its allies will definitely use their public opinion advantages to shape Russia as the enemy of the whole world, and even the culprit of the global nuclear war, making Russia unable to gain moral support at all.

Then, based on this public opinion advantage, the United States and other Western countries attracted more non-allied countries (India, etc.) to join the counter-Russia team in order to achieve group fight against Russia.

further expands economic sanctions on Russia .

You should know that energy exports support Russia's economy. Once other countries reduce their imports of Russia's energy at the same time, it will make Russia's originally fragile economy worse.

Some netizens may ask, Isn’t Russia basically immune to economic sanctions against Western countries? , and greater economic sanctions are basically harmless for Russia!

However, this time maybe it's different.

Previously, some countries did not respond to the US call to impose sanctions on Russia.

(India has not followed the United States to sanction Russia before)

If Russia uses nuclear weapons, it will be difficult for these countries to have an excuse to continue importing energy from Russia. This will be a heavy blow to the Russian economy, and may affect the direction of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, etc.

. Public opinion advantages and more economic sanctions for non-allies are probably the killer weapon of the United States to counter the use of nuclear weapons against Russia.

After all, it is difficult to fight a modern war without a large amount of funds nowadays.

Do you think Russia will become the first country to use nuclear weapons since World War II ?