Trump blames America for Putin's latest nuclear threats: 'This situation was caused by us'
1 year, 9 months ago

Trump blames America for Putin's latest nuclear threats: 'This situation was caused by us'

Raw Story  

Russian President Vladimir Putin is threatening to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in the allied nation of Belarus, and former President Donald Trump believes that this development is the fault of the United States. Writing on his Truth Social platform, the former president warned of the dangers posed by Putin's nuclear saber-rattling, but he did not blame the Russian leader for behaving irresponsibly. Trump has repeatedly heaped praise upon Putin over the years, and he even gushed about Putin's "genius" decision to invade Ukraine last year. Trump also infamously took Putin's side during a press conference in Helsinki in which he said he did not believe his own intelligence agencies' conclusions that Russia had interfered in the 2016 election to help him win.

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Editorial Roundup: United States
1 week, 1 day ago

Editorial Roundup: United States

Hindustan Times  

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: Editorial Roundup: United States Dec. 30 The Washington Post on the presidency, life and legacy of Jimmy Carter Jimmy Carter’s presidency began with a simple act meant to signal a new relationship between the people and their government: He and his wife, Rosalynn, got out of their limousine and walked …

Putin threatens there is a real risk of WW3 erupting, accusing the West of 'escalating the situation' and warning 'the dangers are increasing'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Putin threatens there is a real risk of WW3 erupting, accusing the West of 'escalating the situation' and warning 'the dangers are increasing'

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin has warned that World War Three could erupt if the West continues 'escalating the situation' in his latest existential threat over the war in Ukraine. Speaking on Russia-1, Putin warned that World War Three could still erupt He remained defiant in the face of what he called Western 'escalation' Ukrainian Ground Forces fire with a Leopard 2A4 tank …

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit
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1 month, 1 week ago

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit

NPR  

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit toggle caption Ramil Sitdikov/AFP via Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin made a series of military threats towards Ukraine and reiterated earlier statements that the United States and other European allies now have "direct involvement" in Ukraine's conflict with Russia during a press conference in the Kazakhstan capital city, Astana. …

Mint Quick Edit | Don’t let the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalate further
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mint Quick Edit | Don’t let the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalate further

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday modified his country’s nuclear doctrine to broaden the circumstances in which the Kremlin could use nuclear weapons. As reported, the changes sanction their use when it’s under a coordinated attack, which includes a non-nuclear state attacking it with the backing of a nuclear state. Scarily, this shift comes amid reports of Ukraine having fired …

US slams Russia's 'irresponsible rhetoric' after Vladimir Putin eases rules for nuclear strikes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US slams Russia's 'irresponsible rhetoric' after Vladimir Putin eases rules for nuclear strikes

Hindustan Times  

The White House condemned Russia's "irresponsible rhetoric" Tuesday after Vladimir Putin eased Moscow's rules for nuclear strikes, but said it saw no need to change its own force posture. US officials have previously confirmed that outgoing President Joe Biden, who is attending a G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, gave the green light for ally Kyiv to use long-range missiles …

Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The Kremlin warned Monday that President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied longer-range missiles adds “fuel to the fire” of the war and would escalate international tensions even higher. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave a muted response Sunday to the approval that he and his government have request for over a …

Putin was so close to launching a nuke in Ukraine that Britain was preparing for the fallout... as intelligence sources say Russia is likely to up drone attacks in coming days following US election
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Putin was so close to launching a nuke in Ukraine that Britain was preparing for the fallout... as intelligence sources say Russia is likely to up drone attacks in coming days following US election

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin was so close to launching a nuke in Ukraine in October 2022 that Britain was preparing for the fallout, it is understood. Former Prime Minister Liz Truss reportedly spent her final days in office examining weather maps and preparing for UK radiation cases after American spies raised concerns that Putin was seriously close to pressing the button. It …

Putin's nuclear show of strength to Trump: Kremlin leader wastes no time rolling out terrifying ICBM missiles for war games hours after The Don's re-election
2 months ago

Putin's nuclear show of strength to Trump: Kremlin leader wastes no time rolling out terrifying ICBM missiles for war games hours after The Don's re-election

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin has staged a show of nuclear strength amid Donald Trump's re-election as he rolled out a terrifying Yars intercontinental ballistic missile. The latest drills follow Trump's re-election amid deep strains in relations between Russia and the NATO countries over Putin's war against Ukraine. Vladimir Putin has staged a show of nuclear strength amid Donald Trump's re-election as he …

Trump won. Now Putin wants results.
2 months ago

Trump won. Now Putin wants results.

Politico  

Relations between Russia and the U.S., he said, were already at “an unprecedented historic low.” They could hardly get any worse. Putin’s power move — the diplomatic equivalent of a slap in the face — follows a campaign in which Trump repeatedly flattered the Russian leader and promised to negotiate a swift end to the war, on what are widely …

US scrambled to urge Putin not to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, Woodward book says
3 months ago

US scrambled to urge Putin not to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, Woodward book says

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Months into Russia’s war in Ukraine, the United States had intelligence pointing to “highly sensitive, credible conversations inside the Kremlin” that President Vladimir Putin was seriously considering using nuclear weapons to avoid major battlefield losses, journalist Bob Woodward reported in his new book, “War.” The US intelligence pointed to a 50% chance that Putin would use tactical nukes if …

Putin lowers the threshold for a nuclear response in new warnings to the West over Ukraine
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin lowers the threshold for a nuclear response in new warnings to the West over Ukraine

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the Security Council meeting on nuclear deterrence at the Kremlin in Moscow on Wednesday. Speaking at a meeting of Russia’s Security Council that considered changes in the doctrine, Putin announced that a revised version of the document states that an attack against his country by a nonnuclear power with the “participation or support of …

What is in Putin’s ‘nuclear doctrine’ that could trigger a Russian attack?
5 months, 1 week ago

What is in Putin’s ‘nuclear doctrine’ that could trigger a Russian attack?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “If somebody’s actions threaten our sovereignty and territorial integrity, …

Putin says 'no need' to use nuclear weapons for victory in Ukraine as US ramps up aid
7 months ago

Putin says 'no need' to use nuclear weapons for victory in Ukraine as US ramps up aid

India TV News  

St Petersburg: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday asserted that Russia has no need to use nuclear weapons for a military victory in Ukraine, the strongest signal by the Kremlin that the ongoing conflict might not escalate into a nuclear war. Western countries were concerned after Putin repeatedly said that Russia would use nuclear weapons if necessary to defend itself, …

Putin warns that Russia could provide long-range weapons to others to strike Western targets
7 months ago

Putin warns that Russia could provide long-range weapons to others to strike Western targets

The Hindu  

President Vladimir Putin warned on June 5 that Russia could provide long-range weapons to others to strike Western targets in response to NATO allies allowing Ukraine to use their arms to attack Russian territory. Mr. Putin claimed that using some Western-supplied weapons involves military personnel of those countries controlling the missiles and selecting targets, and therefore he said Moscow could …

Putin warns West over Ukraine armaments, nuclear arsenal
7 months ago

Putin warns West over Ukraine armaments, nuclear arsenal

Al Jazeera  

Russian president reiterates in news conference that attacking NATO countries is a ‘crazy’ idea but warns against Ukraine interference. This should not be taken lightly, superficially.” Attack on NATO ‘rubbish’ Putin also took the opportunity once again to brush aside fears that Russia could attack countries in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Total rubbish.” Putin issues warning over Russia strikes …

Putin makes another rambling threat: What is the truth behind Russia’s nuclear arsenal?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin makes another rambling threat: What is the truth behind Russia’s nuclear arsenal?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Adrienne Watson, spokesperson for the White House National Security …

'Vladimir Putin didn't threaten to use nuclear weapons, US took his statement out of context': Kremlin
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Vladimir Putin didn't threaten to use nuclear weapons, US took his statement out of context': Kremlin

India TV News  

Moscow: The Kremlin said on Thursday that comments on nuclear weapons that Russian President Vladimir Putin made in an interview with state media did not constitute a threat to use them, and accused the US of deliberately taking the remarks out of context. Commenting on Putin's words, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that Washington understood that the Russian …

Putin Says Russian Nuclear Weapons 'More Advanced' Than in US
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin Says Russian Nuclear Weapons 'More Advanced' Than in US

News 18  

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday lauded Moscow’s nuclear arsenal and warned that he was ready to deploy the weapons if Russia’s sovereignty was threatened. The Kremlin has touted its nuclear prowess throughout its two-year offensive in Ukraine, last month warning Western countries there was a “real” risk of nuclear catastrophe if they escalated the conflict. “The fact is that the …

How Putin has ramped up his nuclear war rhetoric: As Vladimir once again speaks of Armageddon, the increasingly alarming threats he has made to nuke the West since invading Ukraine
9 months, 3 weeks ago

How Putin has ramped up his nuclear war rhetoric: As Vladimir once again speaks of Armageddon, the increasingly alarming threats he has made to nuke the West since invading Ukraine

Daily Mail  

Russian President Vladimir Putin today confirmed his readiness for nuclear war should the US deploy troops to war-torn Ukraine - the latest in a series of warnings he has delivered to the West in the two years since he launched his invasion. Pictured - Tu-22M3 long-range strategic bombers and Mig-31I fighters armed with hypersonic Dagger missiles The Sarmat intercontinental ballistic …

Putin says Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or independence is threatened
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin says Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or independence is threatened

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Vladimir Putin said that …

Putin warns West, says Russia is ready for nuclear war if US sends troops to Ukraine
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin warns West, says Russia is ready for nuclear war if US sends troops to Ukraine

India TV News  

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned Western countries that Russia is technically ready for nuclear war and it would be considered a significant escalation of the war if the United States decides to send troops to Ukraine. However, the Kremlin leader said the nuclear war scenario was not "rushing" up and there was no need for the use …

Putin warns again that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin warns again that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during an interview with Russian media in Moscow on Tuesday. President Vladimir Putin says Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or independence is threatened, issuing another blunt warning to the West before an election in which he’s all but certain to secure another six-year term. When asked for U.N. Secretary-General António …

Putin resumes ‘sabre-rattling’ with warning Russia ready for nuclear war
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin resumes ‘sabre-rattling’ with warning Russia ready for nuclear war

Al Jazeera  

Ahead of weekend elections, Russian president boasts his country’s nuclear capabilities are superior to the West’s. In a recorded interview broadcast by Russian media on Wednesday, the Kremlin chief said his country is ready for a nuclear war from a “military-technical” point of view. Two weeks ago, Putin claimed during an annual address to the nation of a “real” risk …

Putin Warns West of Risk of Nuclear War in Annual Address
10 months, 1 week ago

Putin Warns West of Risk of Nuclear War in Annual Address

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of a growing risk of global war as well as the use of nuclear weapons, as he ramped up his bellicose rhetoric in his annual parliamentary address and vowed to press forward with his assault on Ukraine. As Moscow’s forces take the upper hand on the battlefield and U.S. military support for Kyiv has stalled, …

Putin says West risks nuclear war if NATO sends troops to Ukraine
10 months, 1 week ago

Putin says West risks nuclear war if NATO sends troops to Ukraine

Raw Story  

President Vladimir Putin warned Western countries on Thursday that there was a genuine risk of nuclear war if they sent their own troops to fight in Ukraine, and he said Moscow had the weapons to strike targets in the West. Putin, who was speaking ahead of a March 15-17 presidential election when he is certain to be re-elected for another …

Vladimir Putin warns West of risk of nuclear war, says Moscow can strike Western targets
10 months, 1 week ago

Vladimir Putin warns West of risk of nuclear war, says Moscow can strike Western targets

ABC  

President Vladimir Putin has told Western countries they risked provoking a nuclear war if they sent troops to fight in Ukraine, warning that Moscow had the weapons to strike targets in the West. He prefaced his nuclear warning with a specific reference to an idea, floated by French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday, of European NATO members sending ground troops …

'Malicious fabrication': Russia dismisses US warning on nuclear weapons in space
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'Malicious fabrication': Russia dismisses US warning on nuclear weapons in space

India Today  

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has called reports about the deployment of Russian nuclear weapons in space a "malicious fabrication" of the United States, Russian state-owned news agency TASS reported on Thursday. The development comes after the United States told Congress and allies in Europe about new intelligence related to Russian nuclear capabilities that could pose an international threat. …

US ‘prolonging’ Ukraine's agony: Vladimir Putin lists Washington's mistakes
1 year, 2 months ago

US ‘prolonging’ Ukraine's agony: Vladimir Putin lists Washington's mistakes

Hindustan Times  

Russian president Vladimir Putin said that the United States was wading deeper into the Ukraine conflict and making a mistake by providing Kyiv with long-range ATACMS missiles. The Kremlin chief said that Washington's decision to supply the Army Tactical Missile System, whose use Kyiv confirmed, "just prolongs the agony" for Ukraine. War is war," Vladimir Putin said, adding, "But most …

Belarus President threatens using nuclear weapons against 'foreign aggression' amid tensions with NATO states
1 year, 4 months ago

Belarus President threatens using nuclear weapons against 'foreign aggression' amid tensions with NATO states

India TV News  

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has threatened to use the nuclear weapons provided by Russia in case of any 'foreign aggression', amid tensions with North Atlantic Treaty Organisation member-countries. Russia has used Belarus as a launch-pad since last year in its ongoing invasion in Ukraine by holding joint military drills and supplying nuclear weapons for 'deterrence'. In an interview with state …

Putin may launch nuclear strike 'to cause misery amid Russian failure to conquer Ukraine'
1 year, 9 months ago

Putin may launch nuclear strike 'to cause misery amid Russian failure to conquer Ukraine'

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin could use nuclear weapons in Ukraine if he feels defeat is imminent, a leading think-tank has warned. A rocket launches from missile system as part of a ground-based intercontinental ballistic missile test launched from the Plesetsk facility in northwestern Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting in Moscow, Russia, Friday, March 24, 2023 Giles pointed …

'Dangerous and irresponsible': NATO slams Putin rhetoric on nuclear weapons in Belarus
1 year, 9 months ago

'Dangerous and irresponsible': NATO slams Putin rhetoric on nuclear weapons in Belarus

India Today  

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization has condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's nuclear rhetoric, following his announcement that he intended to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. "Russia's nuclear rhetoric is dangerous and irresponsible," NATO spokeswoman Oana Lungescu was quoted as saying by Reuters. During his remarks on Saturday, Putin compared his plan to station nuclear weapons in Belarus to the …

Latest in Ukraine: Putin will move tactical nuclear weapons into Belarus (March 27)
1 year, 9 months ago

Latest in Ukraine: Putin will move tactical nuclear weapons into Belarus (March 27)

NPR  

Latest in Ukraine: Putin will move tactical nuclear weapons into Belarus Enlarge this image toggle caption Libkos/AP Libkos/AP Here's a look ahead and a roundup of key developments from the past week. What to watch The United Nations Security Council is due to convene for an emergency meeting, called by Ukraine, after Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed plans to place …

NATO and Ukraine criticise Vladimir Putin for plan to place nuclear weapons in Belarus
1 year, 9 months ago

NATO and Ukraine criticise Vladimir Putin for plan to place nuclear weapons in Belarus

ABC  

NATO has criticised Vladimir Putin for what it called his "dangerous and irresponsible" nuclear rhetoric, one day after the Russian president said he would station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. Key points: Russia has announced plans to store nuclear weapons in Belarus Ukraine called for a meeting of the UN Security Council in response Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council …

NATO condemns Putin for ‘dangerous’ nuclear rhetoric
1 year, 9 months ago

NATO condemns Putin for ‘dangerous’ nuclear rhetoric

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine seeks UN Security Council meeting after Putin announces his country will station tactical nuclear arms in Belarus. NATO has criticised Vladimir Putin for what it called his “dangerous and irresponsible” nuclear rhetoric after the Russian president announced his country would station tactical nuclear arms in Belarus. On Saturday, Putin announced Russia would station tactical nuclear weapons in neighbour and …

Russia's nuclear rhetoric is dangerous and irresponsible, says Nato
1 year, 9 months ago

Russia's nuclear rhetoric is dangerous and irresponsible, says Nato

India Today  

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation on Sunday criticised Russia for its "dangerous and irresponsible" nuclear rhetoric, a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. We have not seen any changes in Russia's nuclear posture that would lead us to adjust our own," a Nato spokesperson said. READ | Tensions on the rise …

Vladimir Putin can use nuclear weapon to end Ukraine war: US Intel
1 year, 9 months ago

Vladimir Putin can use nuclear weapon to end Ukraine war: US Intel

Live Mint  

The intelligence community of the United States believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin can use nuclear weapons to end the Ukraine war. The Annual Threat Assessment report released on Wednesday added that Putin may also drag the US-led West to the Ukraine war in an effort to win back public support. Putin's escalation may also delve from the larger opinion …

Putin says Russia could adopt US preemptive strike concept
2 years, 1 month ago

Putin says Russia could adopt US preemptive strike concept

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Moscow could adopt what he described as a U.S. concept of using preemptive military strikes, noting it has the weapons to do the job, in a blunt statement amid rising Russia-NATO tensions over Ukraine. While Putin appeared to refer to conventional precision-guided weapons when he talked about possibly mimicking the U.S. …

Russian President Vladimir Putin rules out using nuclear weapons in Ukraine
2 years, 2 months ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin rules out using nuclear weapons in Ukraine

India TV News  

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday denied having any intentions of using nuclear weapons in Ukraine but described the conflict there as part of alleged efforts by the West to secure its global domination, which he insisted are doomed to fail. He argued that the world has reached a turning point when “the West is no longer able …

Russian threats revive old nuclear fears in central Europe as governments look for potential shelters
2 years, 2 months ago

Russian threats revive old nuclear fears in central Europe as governments look for potential shelters

ABC  

Two stories beneath a modern steel production plant on Warsaw's northern edge lies an untouched Cold War relic: a shelter containing gas masks, stretchers, first aid kits and other items meant to help civil defence leaders survive and guide rescue operations in case of nuclear attack or other disasters. But as Russia pounds Ukraine, with shelling around a nuclear power …

Vladimir Putin using 'deeply irresponsible' nuclear rhetoric because he has 'few options left'
2 years, 2 months ago

Vladimir Putin using 'deeply irresponsible' nuclear rhetoric because he has 'few options left'

Daily Mail  

Russian president Vladimir Putin has been criticised for 'deeply irresponsible' nuclear rhetoric, as fears grow that he may make a show of force using a nuke over the Black Sea. Britain's Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Tony Radakin said that Vladimir Putin has been using 'deeply irresponsible' nuclear rhetoric but added it was a sign of weakness There are …

If NATO clashes with Russian army, it will lead to global catastrophe: Putin
2 years, 2 months ago

If NATO clashes with Russian army, it will lead to global catastrophe: Putin

Deccan Chronicle  

Astana : Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that any direct contact or direct clash of NATO troops with the Russian army would lead to a "global catastrophe". Addressing the news conference in Kazakhstan's capital Astana, Putin said, "In any case, direct contact, direct clash of troops with the Russian army is a very dangerous move which could lead …

NATO chief warns Russia not to cross ‘very important line’
2 years, 2 months ago

NATO chief warns Russia not to cross ‘very important line’

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Russian President Vladimir Putin would be crossing a “very important line” if he were to order the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Thursday, as both the military alliance and Russia are due to hold nuclear exercises in the next few days. Asked what NATO would do if Russia launched a nuclear attack, …

Biden says Putin unlikely to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden says Putin unlikely to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Biden says the Russian president ‘miscalculated’ the war in Ukraine ‘significantly’, but is unlikely to raise the stakes to a nuclear level. United States President Joe Biden has said he does not believe that Vladimir Putin would order the use of a tactical nuclear weapon, but scorned his Russian counterpart for playing with the idea. In an interview with CNN …

What’s Putin thinking? Tough to know for nuclear analysts
2 years, 3 months ago

What’s Putin thinking? Tough to know for nuclear analysts

Associated Press  

PARIS — Will President Vladimir Putin pull the nuclear trigger? “We don’t see any practical evidence today in the U.S. intelligence community that he’s moving closer to actual use, that there’s an imminent threat of using tactical nuclear weapons,” CIA Director William Burns told CBS News. “Nuclear weapons are not a magic wand,” said Andrey Baklitskiy, a senior researcher at …

What's Putin thinking? Tough to know for nuclear analysts
2 years, 3 months ago

What's Putin thinking? Tough to know for nuclear analysts

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We don’t see any practical evidence today in the U.S. intelligence community that he’s …

"Putin using nuclear weapons would be suicide," says former national security advisor
2 years, 3 months ago

"Putin using nuclear weapons would be suicide," says former national security advisor

Salon  

Former United States National Security Advisor and retired Army Lieutenant General HR McMaster said on Sunday's edition of Face the Nation on CBS that Russian President Vladimir Putin using an atomic bomb as retribution for his devastating losses in Ukraine would be a "suicide weapon" for the 69-year-old dictator. On Friday, Putin held a ceremony where he signed a decree …

DC Edit | Nuclear brinkmanship by Putin sparks global alarm
2 years, 3 months ago

DC Edit | Nuclear brinkmanship by Putin sparks global alarm

Deccan Chronicle  

Russia’s Vladimir Putin is on his nuclear brinkmanship trip again after annexing four regions of Ukraine and in the process exposing his true intentions of territory grabbing when he embarked on a war 222 days ago. Egging Mr Putin on to use at least battlefield nuclear weapons in Ukraine are hardliners like former president Dmitri A. Medvedev and Russia’s Chechen …

Column: Putin’s threat of a nuclear strike on Ukraine may not be a bluff. What do we do now?
2 years, 3 months ago

Column: Putin’s threat of a nuclear strike on Ukraine may not be a bluff. What do we do now?

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks Friday during a ceremony at the Kremlin to formally annex four regions of Ukraine. “He’s losing on the battlefield, so he’s trying to intimidate Ukraine and the West into giving up.” “If Putin faces the imminent prospect of losing the war, he’s likely to use nuclear weapons before being defeated,” warned Matthew Kroenig of the …

Vladimir Putin used to call out America for its hubris. Now he appears to have fallen into the same trap
2 years, 3 months ago

Vladimir Putin used to call out America for its hubris. Now he appears to have fallen into the same trap

ABC  

After railing against the dangers of Western imperialism for more than 15 years, Russia's President Vladimir Putin now finds himself in the type of military quagmire he once claimed was a uniquely American error. "I think you've got to question his state of mind because it's really not going well," said Joel Hickman, the Deputy Director for the Defence and …

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