Putin’s threat also indicates why it seems likely that any offensive escalation in the conflict ahead—whether from the West or from Russia in response to diplomatic and economic sanctions that ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin lies. With abandon, ecstatically. “There are no Russian troops in Crimea!” he said as spetsnaz units were occupying the peninsula in March 2014. “Ru… ...

Surely even Vladimir Putin – destructive, isolated, determined to restore his version of Russia's greatness – wouldn't use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, right?

While Russian hard-liners voice provocative proposals about using nuclear weapons, Mr. Putin presents himself as a moderating force — while never really taking the threat off the table.

Chilling video shows Russia's large-scale naval drills, as Putin could be “ready for World War III in 18 months." ...

But by escalating his nuclear threats in combination with the annexation, Mr. Putin appears to have two goals in mind. One is to scare the United States and NATO from direct intervention in Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s threat to use nuclear weapons and mobilize 300,000 reservists for the war in Ukraine drew widespread condemnation from world leaders. Here’s what the West ...

Putin's nuclear threats indicate the president is increasingly aware of how limited his military options are in Ukraine, Russia expert speculates By Kelsey Vlamis and Erin Snodgrass ...

Russia's Vladimir Putin is threatening to use nuclear weapons in his war on Ukraine. The U.S. response need not be nuclear in return.

Today, one of Vladimir Putin’s minions again threatened the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine. What do these threats mean? But first, here are three new stories from The Atlantic.

The Best Way to Combat Putin’s Nuclear Threats The U.S. shouldn’t intervene directly, but it should help Ukraine develop a credible deterrent. By Jakub Grygiel Sept. 30, 2022 6:24 pm ET ...

Putin's recent nuclear threats have prompted a range of responses from key players in the war. One expert told Insider that Putin likely hoped to cause confusion and uncertainty with his warning.