A friend of Putin predicts a nuclear strike on Ukraine as 'most likely,' raising concerns about the shift from nuclear deterrence to first use in Europe or Asia. Putin's assertive nuclear rhetoric is seen as strategically unhelpful and politically dangerous.
"Putin’s assertive nuclear rhetoric is strategically unhelpful and politically dangerous." Are Putin's nuclear warnings bluffs, or something else entirely? https://t.co/kXx1q3shV1
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Putin Ally Predicts Nuclear Strike on Ukraine 'Most Likely' https://t.co/uR2pjHrIQ6
"Notwithstanding the rationale, the decision to move from nuclear deterrence to nuclear first use in Europe or Asia would be a world-historical marker—and not one of progress." Putin’s nuclear warnings: heightened risk or revolving door? https://t.co/kXx1q3shV1
Putin friend predicts nuclear strike "most likely" coming https://t.co/838XNugSth https://t.co/PqZiTDoX2A