Vladimir Putin in chilling 'global conflict' warning as he appears to issue nuclear threat
Vladimir Putin appeared to issue a nuclear threat during his major speech on Tuesday, where he warned of a "global conflict", an expert on Russian security has said.
Throughout the rambling speech, Putin also appeared to indicate that a defeat in Ukraine would justify the use of nuclear weapons.Furthermore, in his long-delayed address, he justified the invasion of Ukraine by claiming western countries had threatened Russia, adding: “It’s they who have started the war. And we are using force to end it."
Putin also used language in his speech that suggested a defeat in the neighbouring country would justify the use of nuclear force. Giles said: "His roundabout language leaned on key phrases from Russian military doctrine to indirectly threaten nuclear consequences if Russia is defeated in Ukraine.
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