# What makes nuclear weapons a reason not to intervene against Russia, but less cause for concern when intervening against China?

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**Post date:** [May 14, 2024, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-nuclear-weapons-a-reason-not-to-intervene-against-russia-but-less-cause-for-concern-when-intervening-against-china/1001083/39 "2024-05-14T02:19:56Z")

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Putin has threatened use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Xi wants a no-first-use policy. Easy to tell which one is nuts.

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