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[gweinberg]

I think there is already a nuclear powered chaotic nation right next to China. Why would Russia be more dangerous if they lose than if they win?

[adeelk93 → gweinberg]

One could argue that there are 3 or maybe even 4 nuclear powered chaotic nations that border China

[flir → gweinberg]

I think the idea is that Putin is a stabilizing factor (well, "better the devil you know" might be more accurate), and Russian losing in Ukraine means Putin losing, terminally.

[mullingitover → flir]

I'm not sure that an ultra-nationalist electing to launch territory-grabbing wars aggression is viewed by anyone as a stabilizing factor. My guess is that China's realpolitik calculation is to give Russia enough rope to hang itself, then they can quietly scoop up, er, "offer humanitarian assistance to," its eastern half.

[h0l0cube → flir]

Putin has been surprisingly tenacious, I'd speculate even in losing the war he'd still be around as long as his body will permit.

[edgyquant → flir]

> Ukraine means Putin losing, terminally

Why is that the case?

[ceejayoz → edgyquant]

I mean, we've already seen one rebellion over the war not going so well.

[sb057 → gweinberg]

>I think there is already a nuclear powered chaotic nation right next to China.

Four, in fact!