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am_Unition · 1003 days ago · link · · parent · post: Russia attacks Ukraine as Putin vows to ‘demilitarise’ neighbor
Speaking of boots on grounds, what is an acceptable level of NATO/western involvement before Putin turns around and says "You have aided Ukraine against Russian forces, thus I declare war on you"? Obviously, the west can't have soldiers inside Ukraine without crossing that line. But what's to prevent Putin from deciding that our UAVs flying around and feeding intel to Ukraine is over the line? (edit: besides nukes, I understand nuclear deterrence) I guess it's not much use pretending like negotiating this with Putin isn't a waste of time, because he's a serial liar. I've been wondering if maybe Putin received something like a terminal medical diagnosis. Pure speculation, but might explain disregard for long term repercussions.