Russia has successfully tested its ability to deliver a massive retaliatory nuclear strike by land, sea and air, a Kremlin statement said on Wednesday, a display of force which coincides with Moscow de-ratifying a landmark nuclear test ban treaty.
    • Pons_Aelius@kbin.social
      61·
      1 year ago

      There is no benefit for anyone nuking anyone. Nukes are a negative sum game. Use them and everybody loses.

    • vzq@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      5·
      1 year ago

      As long as they maintain thousands of mated warheads and the related delivery systems, deterrence is relevant.

      The fact that they are fucking themselves up in other ways makes it more relevant, not less.

    • Cycloprolene@lemm.eeEnglish
      42·
      1 year ago

      failed state anyway

      Sir, i don’t think you understand what a failed state is.