"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (5 Viewers)

[SaparotRob]

..There is a scenario where Russia apologizes and pays reparations to the affected countries...

With what?

 

[special ed]

Payments for how long?

 

[WARSPITER]

It might, depending on the fallout pattern. If radioactive material enters a NATO action's territory, then it could well trigger Article 5.

It rather depends on how strongly the NATO nations react. There is a scenario where Russia apologizes and pays reparations to the affected countries. I suspect that won't satisfy the hawks within NATO, particularly Poland, the Baltic nations, Finland, Sweden, the UK….but others may be more willing to fold (e.g. Turkey).

Good point regarding the reaction. Next question becomes - if, for example, Poland were to react strongly (military action) would the rest
of NATO be obliged to support Poland ? Would any other NATO country be able to veto Poland taking action beforehand - another words, would Poland
have to get permission from NATO to act ?

 

[GrauGeist]

More about what would happen if Russia used nukes in Ukraine:

Biden warned Putin not to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, new book says

According to Bob Woodward's upcoming book, Biden warned the Russian leader of "catastrophic consequences" if Russia used nukes.

www.newsweek.com

 

[Snowman]

Ukraine’s 'Witches of Bucha' prepare for combat as the specter of a Russian peace deal looms

The volunteer civil defense force, which is 90% women, is primarily tasked with defending the skies, shooting down the Iranian-made Shahed drones that arrive nearly every night.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Snowman]

Russia loses over 2,000 troops in highest death toll for single day, Ukrainian military reports

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/29/russia-ukraine-war-casualties-military-kyiv-kremlin-convict/?