Vladimir Putin Warns Moscow Ready to Use Nuclear Weapons if Threatened

Published: 13 March 2024 at 09:09

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated in an interview that Moscow is prepared for a nuclear war if there is a threat to the Russian state\'s existence, emphasizing readiness despite no imminent need. He warned that US troops in Ukraine would be seen as interventionists, but acknowledged ongoing developments in US and Russian nuclear forces. The US had reportedly prepared for a potential Russian nuclear strike on Ukraine in late 2022, specifically concerned about the use of tactical or battlefield nuclear weapons.

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