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The one thing that I've read about Putin is that he fears nuclear war. Perhaps, that is the only thing that has kept
him from using nuclear weapons on Ukraine. If the leader of the next regime doesn't have that fear, then it certainly could be worse. 
My apologies for ending/starting your day with such a downer note.