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If nato was risk averse they wouldn’t have expanded onto Russias doorstep
Ukraine hasn't joined NATO yet. Back in 2008, NATO rejected Ukraine's application for membership, mostly due to resistance from France and Germany who wanted to prevent mounting tensions and the outbreak of war. A couple of years later, war broke out anyway, during a dispute over Ukrainian EU (not NATO!) membership.
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It’s weird framing to think that if we kill them on Ukrainian soil that somehow is allowed, would them retaliating then be allowed?
With conventional means, on Ukrainian soil: sure. They obviously wouldn't stand a chance in this scenario. If even just Poland sent its army to fight alongside their brethren, that would be enough to tip the scales decisively in Ukraine's favor.
Also note that Russia's nuclear doctrine only covers attacks on Russia, but not Russian soldiers operating abroad.
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Or if they are launching missiles from Russian bases In Russia are we allowed to bomb those? You think they’d idly sit by and not target whoever is targeting them? Would it then be acceptable to target military basis in Poland, Germany, wherever else?
We would be well advised to not target those bases in Russia. Wouldn't be necessary anyway; Russia cannot keep Ukrainian territory occupied without boots on the ground. Russia would of course be free to attack NATO troops in Ukraine too.