In a national address, Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to use nuclear weapons if NATO countries were to join a ground offensive in Ukraine.
The suggestion of NATO forces was made by France’s President Emmanuel Macron but quickly dismissed by the US, Britain, and Germany.
However, it comes amid calls to show more strength against the Kremlin from Baltic leaders, as Russian troops ramp up military operations along land and sea borders in the region.
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are now bolstering their civilian armies and have urged other NATO countries, including the UK, to do the same.
Today on the Daily, Anna Jones speaks to Sky’s international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn to unpack what Mr Putin said in his latest speech.
She also speaks to security and defence editor Deborah Haynes about how Russia’s neighbours are readying themselves for battle.
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He's going to nuke us. Like in 2023 and 2022. I'll worry when Russia and USA meet on the battle field. Then we will know it could be a possibility.
Here before WW3 👇
Vlad The Failure
Vlad The Future
Putin will be ultimately punished for his hubris.
PUTIN BECAME HORROR MOVIE FOR THE WEST 😅😅
Vladimir the psycho
Russia China should sign defense agreement so if west join in the war China and other brics countries can come to their aid
Deja vu.
The west propaganda will be exposed
Vlad the Closeted
Western Leaders just got that billion trillion CCJ. Printed themselves bankrupt and now needs a war. Ukraine has shown how inept NATO are and the lies western media print.. 31000killed in action.. yet we see granddad's grabbed off the streets and women dead in trenches.. absolute bull@#it…millions of Ukrainian have skidaddled.. 🤷
Oh!!!!! Baltic Tigers are very dangerous..
America never won a war, all the gear no idea
Nukes no winners just losers.
He threatens nuclear war so often I'm starting to get bored.
He said 2 years ago if Nato get involved he is going to "push the button" …. how is this latest news?
Oh he said it again? Oh… how shocking
Putin hit list when it kicks off . number one UK , 2 Germany , 3 France , at this point China has nothing to lose and a lot to gain
Putin has always said that he will consider the nuclear option if attacked by NATO. The narrative has now switched to some NATO countries attacking Russia away from Russia attacking them. So be it, but I doubt if western nuclear countries are going to start a nuclear war if the small former USSR countries want to attack Russia.
Piss off Sky News… misleading,misinformation
where is the video wtf ? is this putins picture
If the West wasn't scared shitless of Nuclear War, then Putin might've been thinking very hard before attacking his neighbors.
This is ridiculous, The Two Biggest Christian Countries, 'Братски Народи Съюз Вековой'. Some Citizens were expecting Together Diplomatically join the European Union and NATO. Year 2024 unnecessary, unwanted military action victims, sacrifices to be forgotten in the past, or maybe a bit action in movies, rather than real war, are they sure this war is not fed from a non Christian Country ?
I personally read we share common Good Virtues with Other Religious Groups !
Only problem seems immigration, if they increase the minimum salaries would diplomatically save so many problems.
Because they make a good trick for Example in the Western Countries and United Arab Emirates, they only transfer money via Debit Card, this is how they Save Money from them Special Banknotes Paper and are able to Pay Minimum 5000 Dollars $ Per Month Very Easy ! There isn't Citizen Who Wouldn't Appreciate this to Happen Worldwide for The Sake of Peace ! is what would also start to open new work production positions, warehouse, agriculture, logistics, beautiful cars, would be good for the Business.
These Two Biggest Christian Countries Ukraine and Russian Federation to save unwanted Victims, shouldn't fight for Territory, They Already Have More Than Enough Beautiful Lands !
VI. Artificial Intelligence , Latest technologies are built to Defend and Support the Citizens, not start the next war !
Any chance we are going to see some receipts for what your selling?
because I smell the same Red scare BS we been hearing since WW2.
Source please 😬
What happened to the Putin cancer thing? 😂
Don't forget to wear your mask and tune in for your daily dose of propaganda.
People wont be so keen to protect 'our land' because it is no longer 'our land'!
The Americans are Lapping this up , yet another potential conflict not in their back’ yard .
As far as see it , this all kicked off when the Americans were pushing to have nato nuclear arms in Russias back yard , IE Ukraine .
The official media = 0 credibility
How about the CIA having 8 bunkers along the Russian brother since 2014
Get ready to dive in ya bunkers folks 😅
Nato troops in Ukraine will be act of war. Russia will have no choice to defend itself with whatever method necessary. Too many foolish analysts paid to say whatever they are told
News flash: Russia has not properly maintained its nuclear materials. It’s smoke and mirrors. All Russia has today are dirty bombs. The USA has maintained. Very different.
Putin, with his nuke threats, should know that a cornered animal is as dangerous as a wounded one. Russia is not the only nation with nukes in stock.
Do not worry, Russia just making fear .
Ukraine is still winning.If the war ends the country will collapse with out mon ey
Real man
Empty threats coming forth of panic . A tragic figure indeed
Western is defensive less in any attack of Poseidon