#Nuclear war would create ‘dire’ worldwide hellscape: scientists

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“Nuclear war would create ‘dire’ worldwide hellscape: scientists” The threat of nuclear war goes well beyond the warfront. Even far away from the terror seen by citizens and soldiers on the frontlines, Russia’s ongoing advancement into Ukraine has unsettled global economies as well as a sense of freedom and security abroad. As it should, say…

#What the West fears most about Putin’s nuclear weapons

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“What the West fears most about Putin’s nuclear weapons” Despite throwing the full force of Russian might against Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin still hasn’t toppled the country. His troops have run out of fuel, gone short on supplies, and some soldiers have even left the battlefield rather than kill their brother Slavs. Instead of dividing NATO…

#Potassium iodide tablets sell out in US over fears of nuclear war

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“Potassium iodide tablets sell out in US over fears of nuclear war” Fears that Russia will start a nuclear war have sparked panic-buying of radiation-blocking potassium iodide in the US and Europe — with the hard-to-get pills being sold for more than 10 times the usual price on sites such as eBay. The largest distributors…

#Yes, Russia could use nuclear weapons

Admin4 years ago09 mins

“#Yes, Russia could use nuclear weapons” “Nuclear war is part of our strategic culture. Yes, we would start one if our homeland, our way of life, was threatened, absolutely. Why wouldn’t we?” That’s what a retired Russian diplomat told me on the sidelines of a Track 2 dialogue between US, Russian and Chinese experts back…