NEW Russia's nuclear weapons policy by President Putin! Is Europe getting ready for war?

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited the exercise Resolute Warrior of the NATO Multinational Brigade in the Ādaži Military Base in Latvia on 14 November 2024. US President Joe Biden has given the green light for Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplied by the US to strike Russia, US officials say.

Europe's readiness for a nuclear war is a complex issue, as it involves military preparedness, diplomatic efforts, and public safety measures.

1. Military Readiness
Nuclear Sharing Programs: NATO's nuclear sharing agreement allows certain European countries (like Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands) to host U.S. nuclear weapons, ensuring a level of preparedness for deterrence or retaliation. However, these weapons are under strict control, and decisions on their use require consensus among NATO allies​.

Missile Defense Systems: Europe has bolstered its missile defense capabilities, including NATO's Aegis Ashore systems in Romania and Poland. These are designed to intercept short- and medium-range missiles but have limited capacity against intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).

2. Civil Defense Measures
Civil Preparedness: European nations have varying levels of civil defense planning. Countries like Sweden and Finland maintain comprehensive preparedness programs, including public bunkers and emergency drills. In contrast, some other nations have scaled back such efforts post-Cold War.

Public Awareness: The general public's knowledge about nuclear preparedness in many European countries is low, with limited guidance on how to act during a nuclear emergency. This gap could hinder effective response in case of escalation​.

3. Political and Strategic Efforts
Diplomatic Focus: Europe emphasizes nuclear arms control and disarmament, engaging in treaties like the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). European leaders frequently call for de-escalation in geopolitical tensions involving nuclear powers​.

Strategic Autonomy: France maintains its own independent nuclear deterrent, providing an additional layer of security for the European Union. However, broader EU-wide strategies for nuclear crisis management remain underdeveloped​.

4. Challenges and Vulnerabilities
Dependence on U.S. Security: Europe relies heavily on the U.S. nuclear umbrella. Any weakening of NATO's unity or American commitment could leave Europe more vulnerable.
Limited Civil Defense Revival: Efforts to rebuild Cold War-era civil defense systems have been inconsistent, leaving significant gaps in public safety infrastructure.

While Europe has some military and strategic readiness for a nuclear scenario, significant gaps exist, particularly in civil defense and public awareness. The continent continues to prioritize diplomatic solutions to avoid such a catastrophic event, relying heavily on collective security agreements like NATO to mitigate the risk.

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[Egor]

I know you hate us, but I wish peace to all of us. Greetings from Russia, Moscow.

[david]

@Egor8488

I do not have any negative feeling against Russian people or your government. I do not think you invaded Ua without good reason. Russia is not Usa ( usa invaded over 50 countries and just in iraq killed over 500 000 children for what)... russia do not have over 800 army bases out of their own territory like usa does... peace for all world.

[taniaduenas]

And it is a real crime against humanity as they allow this work to be done,