From Jenna Orkin

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Explicitly calling Putin a war criminal and for his removal from power meaningfully increases the risk of either chemical or nuclear weapons being used in Ukraine. And if nuclear weapons are used once in the 21st century, I fear they will be used again. An obvious consequence of the war in Ukraine is that numerous states around the world will intensify their pursuit of nuclear arms. For nothing more clearly illustrates their value than the fate of Ukraine, which gave them up in 1994 in exchange for worthless assurances. The era of nonproliferation is over.

Finland appears closer to joining NATO despite Russia's threat of military consequences if it does

Video shows lightning hitting the launch pad of NASA's new SLS mega rocket but getting diverted from hitting engines or fuel