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The question of a nuclear release would depend on the nature of the conflict. If the war started because of one side wanting invade and annex territory which had something valuable (Say if Russia tried to take the Dardnelles), then it would make no sense for them to fire their nukes because that would probably destroy everything they were trying to take over. Likewise, the other side would probably not fir their nukes unless it was a matter of national survival. For example, if Russia attacked the balkans and the caucasus with the goal of taking over the Dardenelles, then it would be unlikely that their European allies (As I think that most Europeans would want to help) would fire their nukes at Russia, knowing that massive retaliation would follow, unless they too were going to be completely overrun.
If, however, they only stood to lose some of their territory and economic resources, I doubt they'd be prepared to face nuclear annihilation.
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