There was no sign that any other country would recognize Russia’s move, but Mr. Putin may try to use the plans to shift attention away from his losses on the battlefield.
Tag: Nuclear Weapons
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U.S. Warns Russia of ‘Catastrophic Consequences’ if It Uses Nuclear Weapons
The comments by the national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, illustrate how quickly the rhetoric has intensified as Russia has faltered on the battlefield in recent months.
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What Putin’s Nuclear Threat Means for Ukraine and the U.S.
Russia is flailing and losing. The nuclear threat is growing.
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Putin’s Escalation of the War in Ukraine
President Vladimir V. Putin has announced the mobilization of 300,000 Russians in an attempt to bolster his faltering invasion.