The Urgent Need to Address Nuclear Risks in Russia.
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The recent Prigozhin rebellion in Russia highlights the danger of nuclear weapons, as the collapse of the state could lead to a nuclear black market and the spread of weapons, material, and scientists. The decision to launch nuclear weapons is left to one or two leaders, and there is no democracy in nuclear use. Presidential efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons have been blocked by those insisting on their necessity for protection, despite the risks they pose. The world needs to get rid of nuclear weapons to prevent a global catastrophe.
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