Is Putin Bluffing When it Comes to Nuclear Weapons?

The video discusses the challenges faced by the UN in addressing the Ukraine conflict due to veto powers held by Russia and China in the Security Council. It highlights Putin's use of nuclear threats to deter US and NATO involvement and examines the implications of his partial mobilization. The discussion also covers potential outcomes of the conflict, emphasizing the importance of Ukraine regaining its territory. Finally, the video explores the UN's effectiveness and the need for reforms to address its limitations in handling aggressive actions by major powers.

What is a major reason the UN struggles to take decisive action in the Ukraine conflict?

• Limited diplomatic influence

• Lack of funding

• Veto power of major countries

• Insufficient military resources

What is one of the main purposes of Putin's nuclear threats?

• To gain support from China

• To annex more territories

• To deter Western countries from aiding Ukraine

• To increase domestic support

How does Putin's partial mobilization affect his political standing in Russia?

• It significantly boosts his popularity

• It carries limited political risk

• It has no impact on his political standing

• It poses a high political risk

What is a potential outcome of the Ukraine conflict according to the discussion?

• Russia gains full control over Ukraine

• A stalemate with no territorial changes

• Ukraine regains most of its territory

• Ukraine cedes territory to Russia

What is a significant limitation of the UN in conflicts involving major powers?

• Lack of international support

• Inability to enforce resolutions

• Veto power of major powers

• Insufficient funding

What reform did President Biden suggest for the UN Security Council?

• Eliminating the Security Council

• Reducing the number of permanent members

• Increasing the number of permanent members

• Abolishing the veto power

Why is reforming the UN Security Council considered difficult?

• Lack of interest from member states

• Complexity of international law

• Insufficient global consensus

• Vested interests of current permanent members