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"Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Russia has the right to use nuclear weapons if Moscow deems it necessary, and if it deems its territory is under threat from conventional weapons." This quote from a CNBC story is a perfect example of justifying the unjustifiable action.  It is on a par with the man who murdered his parents then pleaded for mercy from the judge because he was an orphan. The circular logic is breathtaking.  One wonders how Putin and his hangers-on live with themselves day by day.  Are they cynical or do they actually believe their contentions?  Do they see the Donbas and Crimea as Russian territory now and forever? Would Ukraine's assault to take those territories back be an excuse for use of the bomb?  The reasoning is maddening and frightening for anyone who opposes their ambitions.