Putin Could Consider Tactical Nuclear Weapons as a Last Resort in Ukraine, Bloomberg Reports
Russian officials reportedly believe President Vladimir Putin could consider the use of tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine as a last resort if the war continues to escalate and peace negotiations remain deadlocked.
According to Bloomberg, growing frustration in Moscow over stalled diplomacy and increasingly intense conventional strikes has fueled discussions among some Russian officials about the possibility of a nuclear escalation.
The report does not indicate that Russia is currently preparing to use nuclear weapons. Rather, it describes concerns and assessments among officials close to the Kremlin about what Putin might consider if conventional military options fail to achieve Moscow’s objectives.