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Adding to the tense global landscape, Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning that Russia’s nuclear doctrine remains operational. This declaration coincides with recent announcements by the U.S. and NATO to supply advanced weapons to Ukraine, fueling fears of a broader escalation.
Russia’s nuclear doctrine states that in the case of existential threats, whether external aggression or nuclear arms joining the conflict, Russia reserves the right to use nuclear weapons. Putin’s warning appears to be a deliberate signal of deterrence—or potential escalation—aimed at the West, suggesting that any further escalation in Ukraine could prompt nuclear use.