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Tensions Escalate as Putin Threatens Nuclear Response Over Ukraine's Long-Range Strikes

Putin warns of nuclear retaliation if Ukraine targets Russia with Western missiles, as Zelenskiy seeks more support at the UN.

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Vladimir Putin's nuclear warning came as Ukraine presses the United States to provide long-range weapons that would allow it to strike deep within Russia.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis speaks to members of the media as he attends a European Union Foreign Ministers' meeting in Brussels, Belgium March 18, 2024. REUTERS/Johanna Geron/File Photo

Overview

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin has expanded scenarios that could trigger a nuclear response, including conventional attacks supported by nuclear-armed allies.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned the UN about potential Russian attacks on Ukraine's nuclear infrastructure, citing intelligence reports.
  • Zelenskiy continues to push for increased Western military aid and security guarantees, presenting a 'victory plan' to U.S. President Joe Biden.
  • Recent Ukrainian drone strikes have significantly impacted Russian ammunition depots, demonstrating the effectiveness of long-range attacks.
  • The European Parliament has voted to lift restrictions on Ukraine's use of Western weapons, prompting Russian warnings of potential nuclear escalation.