I just google translate a part of the following article which indicates he will use Nuclear weapons. It would be the greatest possible provocation. According to security experts, there are growing signs that Vladimir Putin could prepare a test with nuclear weapons. A blatant threat in the war of aggression against Ukraine, which would also contradict Russia's own nuclear doctrine. Nevertheless, it is taken quite seriously. Most recently, NATO had informed member states about the relocation of the Russian nuclear submarine "Belgorod". It is said to have left its base in the White Sea and is heading north. The submarine is said to be equipped with a nuclear torpedo drone of the type "Poseidon". NATO also explicitly warns of possible imminent weapons tests in the Black Sea or near the Ukrainian land border. This could also be indicated by videos that, according to the British "Times", are supposed to show the deployment of a Russian nuclear special unit moving by train to Ukraine. The train allegedly spotted in central Russia is said to be linked to the 12th Main Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Defense. This in turn is responsible for ammunition, storage and maintenance. ------ His only chance to win the war or not to loose his gained regions would be the use of such nuclear weapons. What are then the chances the Ukraine wants revenge and try to get nuclear weapons too ? And if some countries are willing to help them to create an equal situation for them and deliver some nuclear weapons, the whole thing could escalate further. What would be the outcome for the markets ? More USD long positions and equity market crash or not ?
he cannot win this war a nuke would not change this it would only serve his ego, maybe ... using even one "small" nuke would be the end of russia in terms of economy, politics, diplomacy, "reputation", ... everyone with half a brain - even in russia - knows this
He would have to take out the worlds hardened financial and information storage infrastructures. Thousands of hypersonic missiles with tactical nukes. Then we return fire, giving the world to China.
Q: About how many plutonium atoms lodged in a human lung does it take to induce cancer? A: One. But what about markets?!
The market breakers would kick in like they did 2 1/2 years during the Covid crash, but worse. 20% down and markets would close for the day. The next day? Same thing. It all depends on NATO response.