# Russia invades Ukraine {2022-02-24} (Part 1)

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**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Tags:** ukraine-invasion, breaking-news\
**Created:** [February 24, 2022, 8:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-invades-ukraine-2022-02-24-part-1/960037 "2022-02-24T08:30:03Z")\
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> [@Magiver](#):
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> Is there a list of countries that Russia can take before we say nyet?

[This has been the subject of at least one other thread as well.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outcome-of-nuclear-escalation-and-general-nuclear-concerns-ukraine-russia/962302) How far do we allow the threat of nuclear weapons to “excuse” Putin’s activities?

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