02/29/2024

Russian President Continues to Threaten Nuclear War

Putin warned of nuclear response to NATO troops if they go to Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin used his annual State of the Nation address on Thursday to take aim at the West, threatening to use nuclear weapons against NATO countries if they send forces to help defend Ukraine from a Russian victory.

In a speech to Russia's Federal Assembly that was predominantly dedicated to Russia's domestic affairs, Putin delivered a tough warning, threatening retaliatory strikes against the West in the event of attacks on Russian territory.

"They must understand that we also have weapons that can hit targets on their territory," he said, warning of "tragic consequences" if NATO forces were ever deployed to Ukraine. "All this really threatens a conflict with the use of nuclear weapons and the destruction of civilization. Don't they get that?"

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