Russian President Vladimir Putin displays nuclear arsenal to deter Western support for Ukraine.

This year, Russian President Vladimir Putin has showcased the country's extensive nuclear arsenal, estimated at 5,580 warheads, to deter Western support for Ukraine. Actions include military drills with Belarus and plans to produce previously banned intermediate-range missiles. Russia's revised nuclear doctrine lowers the threshold for using these weapons, reflecting a strategy to counter NATO’s conventional military strength and assert regional influence.

October 17, 2024
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