Putin’s Nuclear Strategy Prevents Diplomatic end to Russo-Ukrainian War

In a meeting on September 25th, President Vladimir Putin warned NATO that if Russia or its allies are attacked by a nation supported by a nuclear power, Russia reserves the right to retaliate using nuclear weapons. What implications do Putin’s nuclear threats have on the future of the conflict? Will the threat of nuclear escalation prevent a peaceful end to the war?

Opinion, ColumnsLindsey TorresOctober 21, 2024Opinion, Ukraine, NATO, DonetskComment