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Since the beginning of Russia's invasion Ukraine, nuclear weapons have loomed in the background. The rhetoric sharply increased after Ukraine's successful counterattacks. Although we are still many steps away from serious nuclear problems, the groundwork for concerns has been laid. This video explains what tactical nuclear weapons do, how Russia might try to deploy them, and what might deter Putin from taking such steps.
0:00 Nuclear Threats in the Russia-Ukraine War
0:49 Strategic versus Tactical Nuclear Weapons
5:01 Tactical Benefits of Nuclear Weapons
6:35 Basic Use of Tactical Nuclear Weapons
8:51 Forward Deployment of Tactical Nuclear Weapons
12:18 Downsides to Forward Deployments
15:25 What's the Risk of a Nuclear Detonation?
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