Global Eyes: How seriously should we take Putin’s nuclear threats?


Author: DW March 21, 2024 Duration: 47:28
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Global Eyes: How seriously should we take Putin’s nuclear threats?

Shortly before his latest re-election, Russian President Vladimir Putin again hinted at the use of nuclear weapons, saying “weapons exist to be used.” Normally a threat to go nuclear from the head of state of the coungtry with the largest nuclear stockpile in the world should be concerning if not terrifying. That the subject of DWÜs security podcast Global Eyes this time.

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