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Originally Posted by SebC
The Russian nukes in Cuba gave them a greatly expanded ability to hit the continental US. These days missiles have global range, or can be deployed from subs, or bombs can delivered from a loitering B2.
I don't see how Ukraine could make such a significant difference, and even if it would, Russia's actions are giving Ukraine cause to acquire their own nuclear weapons.
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I don't have such deep military understanding as Captain Crunch, but still global range missiles are easier to intercept and fly for much longer (i.e. like 20 minutes). While you are right about distance mattering less, it still matters. Situation is tense because Russian troops are right at the border - rather than some distance away. There was a discussion earlier in this thread about how Russia has military advantage because it's so close to Ukraine while US is far away and has long supply lines. Being right at the border or being some distance away still matters apparently.
On the second one, you are perfectly right. With everyone expecting everyone else to start invasion or missile strike or whatever, Ukrainians seem to be left with no choice but to get some weapons themselves.
Which is why the only way out of it is to gain some more trust. Which can only be gained by honouring agreements and improving understanding of each other.