Ahh, the usual conundrum. As always, there's little - if any - latitude for reasoned discussion on this emotive subject. A lot of partisan rote mostly. It tends to lean towards a sort of "last man standing" thing I guess. Perhaps we can continue to keep it civilised though?
I'm glad you're getting some entertainment from myself and Paphitis. Things surely evolved as I predicted though? You very few Russian zealots, exchanging links and patting each other on the back, sort of thing, Boring?
It gets tedious repeating it but - to reiterate - Paphitis speaks for himself, in his own innate style and manner. One which I don't think I can be accused of. I am not, and never been, gung-ho regarding Ukrainian efforts in this war. I see people like yourself though - and the guy over there in the self-opiniated bully-boy corner pouting - revelling and gloating in what the Russians are doing in the country and find it a tad morally offensive. Apparently, bringing up the thousands of civilian deaths, massive destruction and millions of refugees the Russians are responsible for in Ukraine is "whining". And fuck you Pyrpo. Ohh! You're reading this! BOOOOHH! But - you've sort of fucked yourself up haven't you? As the great man found out when he blocked me (twice!
). Something I regarded as a badge of distinction. Sorry, I reverted to the uncivilised there. We are only human.Your postulation that Russia will be placing missiles in countries various is entirely speculative. That's a polite way of saying you've made it up. It isn't going to happen because e.g. Venezuela has enough problems without letting the Russians park nukes in their country, making them a primary target.
IMHO there are no "defensive missiles" which are effective against ICBMs. The only realistic defense is to take them out before they get off the ground or out of the water (the latter's a difficult one - trust me). Anyway, good luck with that Venezuela.
As far as increasing spending on more nukes is concerned I believe, despite past SALT resolutions, there are still far more than enough of them to destroy the planet several times over, on each side. For instance, a single UK Vanguard SSBN carries 192 nuclear warheads. Each capable of destroying Moscow. Coming in at over 3000 miles an hour (wow! hypersonic!) clouded in chaff and decoys. Russian Typhoons have a similar capability of course. Again, you speculate. There's no substance or foundation at all for what you're suggesting. Aka - wait for it - you're making it up.
I suspect the Israelis would have something to say about any nuclear weapons - Russian or not - on Iranian soil. Tick tock. I would ask "Would the Iranians be that stupid?" but - on reflection....................
Russia has placed tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. So what? How does that change things? It's yet another "playing the nuclear card" effort. I've lost count. All designed to spread fear and division as they've tried to do, with monotonous regularity, since the very beginning of their invasion. TBH, it doesn't really seem to be working as far as I've seen. Those weapons - as any such would be if placed around the world - are entirely manned and controlled by Russia. I suspect that Lukashenko was horrified at the prospect but given he's been kept in power by his other Dictator buddy didn't really have much choice.
What North Korea will receive or not is again a matter of speculation. Although, the fact any discussions at all are taking place seems indicative of Putin's desperation for supplies of weapons. Five minutes ago he was one of the leaders in invoking sanctions on the country and if he thinks Chubby Chops will be a reliable ally ............................ I don't think Putin, even in his current state of mind, would be inclined to hand over anything related to nuclear weapons to NK. They seem more interested in help feeding the starvation diet population, whilst spending the national treasure on nuclear toys. We shall see I guess.
The Ukranian "Nazi" thing is a joke, surely? This, from a man who's been a dictator with absolute power in Russia for over 2 decades. One who totally controls all organs of the State and has ruthlessly suppressed any opposition. Funny that sort of thing never gets talked about in here.
Moreover, a man responsible for an invasion of (yet) another country, using exactly the same excuse Goebbels did in 1939. There's nothing new in the universe.TBH. The thing that perplexes me most is, how people like yourself and - the self opiniated bully-boy pouting in the corner - with all that western culture and life has allowed you to advance to the comfortable position you are in today - can have such reverence for the man.
Personally - although not of a religious persuasion - I find myself fondly wishing he burns in Hell, along with the other butchering dictators, with their hundreds of millions of victims, we've had to endure over the past century.
