Russian President Vladimir Putin said minutes ago today (Wednesday) that "the threat of a nuclear war is on the rise" over NATO's interference in Ukraine.
The Russian President also said:
"Russia will defend its allies with all available means."
"Russia does not have tactical nuclear weapons in other countries unlike the United States."
"We didn't speak about usage of nuclear weapons."
"Russia has not gone mad."
"We have most advanced weapons, but do not want to wave them around."
"Russia considers such weapons as deterrent."
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