Putin Asserts No Immediate Need for Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine

Russian President warns NATO against escalating support for Ukraine, keeping nuclear options on the table.

Putin claims Russia doesn't require nuclear weapons to achieve its goals in Ukraine but refuses to rule out their use.
Moscow's nuclear drills and threats are seen as a deterrent against Western intervention in the conflict.
Russian military exercises included deploying tactical nuclear weapons in southern Russia and Belarus.
Experts believe Russia's nuclear signaling aims to demonstrate its commitment to winning the war and discouraging NATO involvement.
There are calls within Russia to amend its nuclear doctrine, potentially lowering the threshold for nuclear weapon use.