President Vladimir Putin has made it clear that Russia will consider the use of nuclear weapons if a conventional attack threatens its sovereignty, stating that support from nuclear states against Russia would be treated as a joint attack. This shift in rhetoric is aimed at influencing Washington regarding military aid to Ukraine and tries to convey that any interference by NATO might lead to severe consequences.
Historically, Mr. Putin has crafted his nuclear threats to keep NATO nations on edge without providing clear scenarios where actual nuclear use would be justified. His communication appears intended to intimidate and assert power, yet lacks a detailed framework that clarifies when these dire measures would be activated, thereby leaving questions about the viability and seriousness of his nuclear posturing.
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