Letters to the Editor: A wrong move could make things go nuclear

Russian President Vladimir Putin. The West may have to call his bluff over the use of nuclear weapons.

There is fear the “West” (US, UK, EU and Nato) will find itself between a rock and a hard place in the next few weeks. Russia has held its referendum; it is irrelevant whether the poll is valid or false.

The four provinces are within Russia’s possession, and have been declared integral parts of the Russian Federation. An ultimatum will likely be issued that any attack on these areas will be regarded as declaration of war against Russia itself.