Russian nuclear strike talk is more than empty threat

Tactical nuclear weapons are a 'permissible' step in Russian doctrine, so threatened use is serious but not inevitable

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  • Unclear boundaries
  • Nuclear threats
  • Doctrinal possibilities
  • Counter-arguments
  • 'Virtual war' with the West

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