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Russia has announced military exercises near Ukraine that will include deployment drills of tactical nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, six were reported killed in a drone strike on Russia's Belgorod.

Archived version: https://archive.ph/wzg7g

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[–] maynarkh@feddit.nl 11 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Haven't NATO forces been doing something similar recently? At least I've heard of a UK sub failing to launch a missile in a test recently.

I get it that this is saber rattling, but these tests are ideally regular so everyone - both you and your enemies - know your nukes work. I wonder if Russia's nukes work? I wonder if they are wondering that too?

[–] Woozythebear@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Even if half of Russias nukes don't work they still have enough to destroy the entire planet 10 times over. People like Macron need a reminder why threatening a ground invasion is a bad idea.

[–] maynarkh@feddit.nl 21 points 11 months ago

To be honest, if France put soldiers into Ukraine, you could make the same argument the other way.

Continuing the war against Ukraine is a very bad idea since France has nukes, and they might do tactical strikes against Russian formations, so it's better to get out of France's way. France has enough nukes to destroy the planet 10 times over, or at least enough to destroy Moscow 100 times over, for sure.

Either way, people should stop killing people, Russian soldiers should stay in Russia.

[–] Aurenkin@sh.itjust.works 16 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Where is France threatening to invade exactly? I thought they'd talked about troops in Ukraine.

[–] awwwyissss@lemm.ee 14 points 11 months ago

Can you "invade" a country that's begging for your help? The Russians are there despite Ukrainians wanting them dead, the French would have a warm reception and gratitude.

Seems like an intentionally misleading way to phrase it.

[–] Woozythebear@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (4 children)

France putting boots on the ground is a red line for Russia and is a declaration of war. It would mean two nuclear powers are now officially at war and you know how fast things can escalate.

[–] Socsa@sh.itjust.works 12 points 11 months ago (1 children)

No body is threatening Russian soil. Grow up.

[–] Woozythebear@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Yes they are lol, Jesus how ignorant can you be.

[–] Socsa@sh.itjust.works 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Damn watch me ruin this man's whole career.

[–] applepie@kbin.social 12 points 11 months ago (1 children)

ohh no "red line" for Russia... nuclear black mail lost its charm lol

[–] Woozythebear@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (2 children)

It's almost like people don't want the human race to die. Go enlist and fight you pussy.

[–] applepie@kbin.social 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

My tax money just to sent Ukrainians some nice toys. As long Ukrainians keep doing their part, we will keep doing ours.

Cheers :)

But please do keep on spazzing dear :)

RHEEEEEEEE NUKLIR WAR RHEEEEE

🤡🤡🤡

[–] Woozythebear@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

What are you 12? Go enlist pussy if you want to die so bad.

[–] Aurenkin@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 months ago

Most people including those who have access to the end humanity button.

[–] Aurenkin@sh.itjust.works 7 points 11 months ago

Ok so you were incorrect when you said France was threatening an invasion then.

[–] Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 4 points 11 months ago

On whose ground exactly?

[–] wanderingmagus@lemm.ee 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

And the Russkies need a reminder that good ol' US of A also has several thousand nukes and is ready and willing to use them. First and second strike. Proud SSBN submariner, ready to launch when ordered. HOOYAH AMERICA. KILL THE BEAR.

[–] Woozythebear@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

If you're so eager to die then go enlist and fight in Ukraine pussy.

[–] the_kung_fu_emu@lemmy.world 10 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Huh? Checks Woozy's profile Oh. Well that makes sense.

[–] awwwyissss@lemm.ee 7 points 11 months ago

A constant problem on Lemmy.

[–] wanderingmagus@lemm.ee 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Lmao, enlist? Vatnik, I'm already in the goddamn Navy of the United States of America, what the fuck do you think "SSBN submariner" means? And don't worry, vatnik, when I engage in combat, you'll know - when the sun rises several thousand times across your sorry excuse of a nation.

[–] Woozythebear@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I was born and live in America, funny that you are against Russia invading countries but have no problem invading countries yourself. You're a murder for hire. You are the worst kind of human being.

[–] applepie@kbin.social 5 points 11 months ago

another RHEEEEEE, plz spaz more dear :)

[–] wanderingmagus@lemm.ee 4 points 11 months ago

Sure you were, Ivan. You get extra potato. What? I did what you said, enlist in NATO forces. Aren't ya proud, silly little vatnik?