Vladimir Putin announced shortly after the invasion of Ukraine that the country’s nuclear forces would be on high alert. Photo: ANP
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejects speculation about the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine.
According to a spokesperson, there are clear guidelines for when nuclear weapons are used. “They do not apply to the achievement of the objectives set in the framework of the special military operation in Ukraine.”
The spokesman emphasizes that the use of nuclear weapons is only an issue if the survival of Russia is threatened.
Nuclear armed forces on alert
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced shortly after the invasion of Ukraine that the country’s nuclear forces would be on high alert.
Ukraine’s President Volodimir Zelensky said last month that Russia would not shy away from deploying nuclear weapons in his country.