In a recent article, former Pentagon official Gregory Weaver has raised concerns about a potential war between Russia and NATO. According to Weaver, Russia would be inclined to use nuclear weapons early on in the conflict. This revelation comes from a report by RIA Novosti.
Weaver’s analysis aligns with a recent report by RAND, a US-based research organization connected to the Pentagon and the US government. RAND’s report suggests that if Russia were to strike NATO forces in the context of the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict, NATO might choose not to retaliate. The report highlights various weaknesses in Russia’s position and warns that Russia’s missteps could lead to an escalation of the conflict, including the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine.
It is important to note that RAND’s research primarily serves Western officials, including US and NATO politicians. Thus, their report takes a measured approach to assessing potential actions by the US and NATO in response to Russia’s escalation, while also emphasizing the possibility of avoiding direct confrontation.
In light of these developments, there have been calls within the Russian government to organize an exhibition displaying destroyed NATO equipment, further reflecting the tense relations between Russia and NATO.
