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In the video below the Russian Spokesman says that Russia would not use nuclear weapons except in case of an existential threat.
ex·is·ten·tial
/ˌeɡzəˈsten(t)SH(ə)l/
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adjective
relating to existence.
PHILOSOPHY
concerned with existence, especially human existence as viewed in the theories of existentialism.
LOGIC
(of a proposition) affirming or implying the existence of a thing.
In other word, Russia will not use nuclear weapons unless Russia's existence were threatened.
That means that they will not use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. I guess he thought that she understood English.
ex·is·ten·tial
/ˌeɡzəˈsten(t)SH(ə)l/
Learn to pronounce
adjective
relating to existence.
PHILOSOPHY
concerned with existence, especially human existence as viewed in the theories of existentialism.
LOGIC
(of a proposition) affirming or implying the existence of a thing.
In other word, Russia will not use nuclear weapons unless Russia's existence were threatened.
That means that they will not use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. I guess he thought that she understood English.