Vladimir Putin has confirmed the partial mobilization of citizen forces in Russia in a rare address to the nation.
The address made clear reference to nuclear weapons, with Putin issuing a threat to opposing nations.
Putin continued, “This is not a bluff. The citizens of Russia can be sure that the territorial integrity of our homeland, our independence and freedom will be ensured, I will emphasize this again, with all the means at our disposal. And those who try to blackmail us with nuclear weapons should know that the prevailing winds can turn in their direction.”
Earlier this week, President Joe Biden responded to a question from a reporter on what he would say to Putin about the possible use of chemical or tactical nuclear weapons. “Don’t. Don’t. Don’t,” Biden replied. “You will change the face of war unlike anything since World War II.”
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