Putin’s Nuclear Threats Stir Growing Alarm

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For the first time since the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962, top government leaders in Moscow are making explicit nuclear threats and officials in Washington are gaming out scenarios should President Vladimir V. Putin decide to use a tactical nuclear weapon to make up for the failings of Russian troops in Ukraine.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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New York Times

In Washington, Putin's Nuclear Threats Stir Growing Alarm

WASHINGTON — For the first time since the Cuban missile crisis in October 1962, top government leaders in Moscow are making explicit nuclear threats and officials in Washington are gaming out scenarios should President Vladimir Putin decide to use a tactical nuclear weapon to make up for the failings of Russian troops in Ukraine. In a speech Friday, Putin raised the prospect anew, calling the United States and NATO enemies seeking Russia’s collap

2 months ago·New York, United States

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The Japan Times

In Washington, Putin’s nuclear threats stir growing alarm

For the first time since the Cuban missile crisis in October 1962, top government leaders in Moscow are making explicit nuclear threats and officials in Washington are gaming out scenarios.

2 months ago·Japan

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Political Wire

Putin’s Nuclear Threats Stir Growing Alarm

“For the first time since the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962, top government leaders in Moscow are making explicit nuclear threats and officials in Washington are gaming out scenarios should President Vladimir V. Putin decide to use a tactical nuclear weapon to make up for the failings of Russian troops in Ukraine,” the New York Times reports.“Senior American officials say they think the chances that Mr. Putin would employ a nuclear weapon…

2 months ago·New York, United States

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In Washington, Putins Nuclear Threats Stir Growing Alarm

In a gathering Cold War atmosphere, American officials are gaming out responses should Russia resort to battlefield nuclear weapons. WASHINGTON For the first...

2 months ago

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Age of Aquarius Daily News

In Washington, Putin’s Nuclear Threats Stir Growing Alarm

WASHINGTON — For the first time since the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962, top government leaders in Moscow are making explicit nuclear threats and officials in Washington are gaming out scenarios should President Vladimir V. Putin decide to use a tactical nuclear weapon to make up for the failings of Russian troops in Ukraine. …

2 months ago

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