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2024 - 11 - 20

Putin's New Nuclear Game Plan: Really Serious or Just For Show?

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Is Putin ready to press the nuclear button? Dive into the latest tension with Ukraine and what it means for the world!

In a dramatic twist on the global stage, Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly raised the stakes in the nuclear arena. Following Ukraine’s striking of Russian positions with six American-supplied ATACMS missiles for the first time, the Kremlin is on high alert. This bold move from Ukraine marks a notable escalation in its fight against Russian aggression, but it also halts down to a more nerve-wracking question: Is Putin ready to press the nuclear button? With the ongoing conflict turning increasingly perilous, many across Europe are left pondering what this ultimately means for their own safety and security.

Putin has recently tweaked Russia's nuclear doctrine, suggesting that any significant attack against Russia—be it with conventional missiles, drones, or aircraft—could now justify a nuclear response. This shift, viewed by some as alarmingly reckless, raises the question of how far the Kremlin is willing to go in the wake of heightened tensions with Ukraine. It’s a high-stakes game of chess where the pieces are potentially explosive, and one miscalculation could reverberate globally.

Adding to this air of anxiety, the media has dubbed the situation 'Putin's nuke threat,' with headlines expressing concern over his lowered threshold for a nuclear strike. The update to Russia's nuclear doctrine follows U.S. President Joe Biden’s recent endorsement of Ukraine's right to retaliate using the missiles provided by the West. It appears we’re on the brink of a dangerous new chapter in international relations, where responding to aggression with aggression seems to be the new normal—more concerningly, with nuclear weapons in the mix.

While all this unfolds, the question remains: Should Europe be spooked by Putin's new nuclear brinkmanship? With amendments to the EU’s deforestation law and concerning military advancements, you might say the situation is indeed blockbuster material. Buckle up, folks! We're not just dealing with a geopolitical thriller; the fate of millions hangs in the balance as political leaders juggle strategies, and nuclear posturing becomes the name of the game.

Did you know? The latest updates in Russia’s nuclear doctrine have been historically significant, as they could mark a shift towards more aggressive policy stances globally. Also, while we may talk about nuclear threats, it’s worth noting that only one in five nuclear-armed states have ever engaged in nuclear conflict, leading many to weigh the merits of deterrence versus diplomacy as we navigate these treacherous waters!

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Is Putin ready to reach for the nuclear button? (Sky News)

Ukraine has struck Russia with six ATACMS missiles supplied by the US for the first time, according to Russian state media. It comes after the Kremlin ...

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Putin approves changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine (BBC News)

Under the changes, a large attack on Russia with conventional missiles, drones or aircraft could meet the criteria for a nuclear response, as could an attack on ...

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Should Europe be spooked by Putin's new nuclear brinkmanship? (Financial Times)

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Putin issues warning to United States with new nuclear doctrine (Reuters)

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Putin fine-tunes Russia's nuclear doctrine after Biden's arms ... (CNN)

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Putin Lowers Nuclear Weapons Threshold After U.S. Allows Ukraine ... (The New York Times)

A decree signed by the Russian leader, though long planned, came days after President Biden authorized the use of U.S.-supplied missiles by Ukraine for ...

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Putin approves changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine (BBC News)

Under the changes, a large attack on Russia with conventional missiles, drones or aircraft could meet the criteria for a nuclear response, as could an attack on ...

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China urges 'restraint' after Russian President Vladimir Putin issues ... (Hong Kong Free Press)

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Putin just approved a new nuclear weapons doctrine for Russia ... (CBS News)

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Putin's new nuclear doctrine: It's my arsenal and I'll strike if I want to (Breaking Defense)

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Newspaper headlines: 'Putin's nuke threat' and 'Farmageddon!' (BBC News)

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What is Russia's nuclear doctrine, newly updated by Vladimir Putin? (The Indian Express)

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Russia launches 'intercontinental ballistic missile' for first time in ... (Evening Standard)

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Putin says Russia fired experimental ballistic missile into Ukraine (The Guardian)

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Putin says Russia fired hypersonic ballistic missile at Ukraine in ... (Reuters)

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Putin issues warning to west after saying Russia fired experimental ... (The Guardian)

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Vladimir Putin threatens UK with new ballistic missile retaliation (The National)

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Vladimir Putin issues WW3 warning shot boasting Russia fired new ... (Mirror.co.uk)

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Russia Ukraine war: Putin warns West as 'new missile' fired (BBC News)

Russia's president says the attack on Dnipro is a response to Ukraine's use of long-range US and UK weaponry.

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Vladimir Putin says Russia fired new mid-range ballistic missile at ... (ABC News)

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Putin reveals he launched a new IRBM medium range missile at ... (Daily Mail)

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