Russia Flaunts Nuclear Arms Capability...as Deterrent?

In World War I, the Maginot Line has been emblematic of a failed military strategy which was once proven effective. This has been characterized by the adage, “generals always fight the last war, especially if they have won it” 

And I have been saying, any confrontation involving major powers will likely involve using new or modern technology built armaments: nuclear weapons. 

Governments comprise a select group of politically mandated people authorized to use force. In combat, particularly with external forces, where the goal is to subjugate or defeat the opponent, governments with access to deadly weapons will likely choose to use them to reach such objective. Thus instead of conventional warfare, the risks of future wars will be one of nuclear exchanges.

The escalating stalemate in Ukraine has prompted Russia to flex her nuclear muscles against the West with a showcase of her nuclear capabilities

First a test launch of ICBM missiles...

From RiaNovosti 

Russia’s strategic missile forces test launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) during a training exercise on Thursday under the leadership of President Vladimir Putin.

The RS-12M Topol ICBM was launched from the country's northern Plesetsk space center.

Prelaunch operations and the launch and flight of the missile followed a strictly planned procedure. The Russian Ministry of Defense said the missile struck the practice target at the Kura ballistic range in the country’s Far East within the prescribed accuracy.

On Thursday, President Putin as Russia’s commander-in-chief held a planned training exercise of the armed forces. The presidents of Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member countries – Belarus, Armenia, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan – observed the training process at the national defense control center.

Next the following video shows how Russia is “NOT” preparing for a nuclear war (hat tip zero hedge) 

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This seems like a reprise of the Cold War...yet increases the risks of World War III. 

Nuclear Weapons: Who has what? ... according to the CNN

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