merciless - adj. having or showing no mercy: very cruel or harsh

sovereignty - n. a country's independent authority and the right to govern itself

atomic – adj. of, relating to, or using the energy that is produced when atoms are split apart

provoke - v. to cause (a person or animal) to become angry, violent, etc.

sanction - n. an action that is taken or an order that is given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country, etc. — usually plural

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