Putin Threatens Nuclear Response to Western Support for Ukraine

As tensions escalate, the risk of nuclear conflict increases, with both the U.S. and Ukraine preparing for potential attacks.

Russian President Vladimir Putin uses the threat of Russia's nuclear arsenal, including 6,000 warheads, to deter Western support for Ukraine.
The risk of nuclear conflict is rising, with nuclear nations building up their arsenals and the possibility of a nuclear strike in Ukraine becoming more likely.
U.S. and Ukrainian officials have been planning for the possibility of a nuclear attack, including stockpiling radiation detectors and potassium iodide tablets.
Tactical nuclear weapons, which are less destructive and designed for battlefield use, could be employed by Russia, raising concerns about the escalation of conflict.
The last major arms treaty between the United States and Russia is set to expire in two years, increasing the risk of an arms race and nuclear conflict.