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		vardump 8 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Zelensky leaves White House after angry meeting The U.S. failing Ukraine sends a signal you can get away with invasions. So it's not just about Ukraine. The full global consequences can be devastating.

torstenvl 8 months ago [–]

That's what "deterrence value" means.

vardump 8 months ago | [–]

Say it results in a global nuclear war. That might be the worst case scenario.

What's the dollar value of that?

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