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British edition The Daily Express published an article naming three likely targets of Russia when deciding to use nuclear weapons.
The author of the material points out that the first target of any Russian nuclear strike is undoubtedly the United States, since it is the largest nuclear power after the Russian Federation, which has about 5,600 units of such weapons.
The article emphasizes that such a strike on the United States could force NATO countries to abandon actions directed against Russia. At the same time, it notes that on the other hand, Moscow will take into account Washington’s nuclear power and this may force it to choose a different target for the strike.
The second target in the article is called Great Britain. It is this country that is now providing significant military assistance to Ukraine, and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson personally visited Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky. In addition, the UK is considered one of the key members of NATO. However, a blow to the UK also carries great risks for Moscow.
The third target is one of the 28 NATO member states. So the author of the material believes.
The article emphasizes that such a strike could force some allies to withdraw from the alliance, and others to refuse to join it.