Putin warns again that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened

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Putin says Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or independence is threatened

President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or independence is threatened, issuing another blunt warning to the West just days ahead of an election in which he’s all but certain to win another six-year term.

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Putin ‘ready’ for nuclear war as pro-Ukraine militias launch cross-border raids

In state media interview, Russian president says Moscow is prepared for nuclear conflict but not ‘rushing towards it’

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Russia ready to use nuclear weapons if threatened, Putin tells state media

President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if there is a threat to Russian statehood or sovereignty.

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Putin Warns US, Says Russia Ready For Nuclear War Over Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Wednesday that Russia was technically ready for nuclear war and that if the U.S. sent troops to Ukraine it would be considered a significant escalation of the war. Putin, speaking just days before a March 15-17 election which is certain to give him another six years in power, said the nuclear war scenario was not "rushing" up and he saw no need for the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine. "From a militar…