Putin Rejects Peace Talks with Ukraine, Asserts Nuclear Readiness

As tensions escalate, the U.S. remains unchanged in its nuclear posture, while attacks on nuclear facilities and infrastructure intensify.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in an interview ahead of Russia's presidential elections, stated it's not time for peace talks with Ukraine, emphasizing readiness to use nuclear weapons if Russian sovereignty is threatened.
The White House sees no need to adjust the U.S.'s nuclear posture in response to Putin's comments on nuclear readiness, indicating no signs Russia is preparing to use nuclear weapons.
Russian-installed officials at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant accused Ukraine's forces of shelling the plant, raising concerns over nuclear safety.
Russia launched massive drone and missile strikes against Ukraine, targeting civilian infrastructure across several regions.
Ukraine's Security Service claimed responsibility for drone attacks on three Russian oil refineries, aiming to reduce Russia's economic potential and fuel resources for the war.