Using a tactical nuke is the fastest way to ensure the rest of the world beats you into oblivion. Hell, China and the US would probably team up to stomp on Russia if they tried to pull a stunt like that.

[–] henfredemars@infosec.pub 37 points 6 months ago (1 children)

It all but guarantees escalation, from which no one benefits.

[–] hanrahan@slrpnk.net 13 points 5 months ago

Least if all Putin, as it would be the end of Russia.

[–] LowtierComputer@lemmy.world 10 points 5 months ago (1 children)

China is Russia's greatest friend right now. They probably would not.

[–] golli@lemm.ee 12 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Not sure if friendship accurately describes the relationship between Russia and China.

I think it is a very opportunistic and imbalanced relationship. With Russia having little alternatives, and China gladly taking advantage of cheap resources and selling opportunities.

I can't see China sticking with Russia for ideological reasons the second the situation becomes unfavorable for them. In that case they'll drop them like a hot potato and swoop back in to profit once the dust has settled again.

But you are right that they might not team up with the West and rather choose to just sit on the sidelines. At least as long as no one forces them to pick a side.

[–] LowtierComputer@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

I think if China were to finally invade Taiwan, they would became even closer. And it seems like they're moving closer to that decision.