Graham and Blumenthal propose article 5 response to Russian nuclear use

[Vekseid]

Making its own thread because this goes a bit beyond just Ukraine.

Conference here.

The resolution itself is a bit more broad, additionally covering use by any 'proxy of Russia' (Belarus being specifically named) or tomfoolery with Zaporizhzhia (I don't blame Blumenthal for not trying to pronounce it).

To be clear, it is my understanding this is already the plan. Last year threats regarding the ZNPP were made, the Russian ambassador was summoned, and the the threats suddenly stopped. Similarly the idea of treating any use of nuclear weapons or nuclear power plant damage as worthy of Article 5 by Poland or Romania has been openly discussed by NATO leadership.

I believe the aim is for the US Senate to make political support for this plan explicit, to both Putin and his direct underlings.

[Callie Del Noire]

Wow. Senator Graham is being decisive? What the Hell?

[Vekseid]

Graham is not a fan of Russia. They've even issued an arrest warrant for him.

[Oniya]

Wow. Senator Graham is being decisive? What the Hell?

Somewhat importantly, it's a bi-partisan proposal.  If this had been two Rs or two Ds, the spin-machines would be working overtime.

[Vekseid]

The two of them work together a lot (see their EARN IT bullshit). Senate progress.