![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/ukraine-round-up-reliving-the-soviet-era-and-russias-nuclear-plans/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/127491420_mediaitem127491419.jpg&description=Image source, Russian defence ministryImage caption, Russia held routine nuclear exercises last week amid heightened rhetoric over when the weapons could be usedSenior Russian commanders have discussed how and when they might use nuclear weapons on the battlefields in Ukraine, two US officials told CBS News - the BBC's US partner. President Vladimir Putin was not involved in the talks, which took place in mid-October, the officials said.Russia has made no secret of its nuclear power, with President Vladimir Putin making veiled threats about their possible use and warning Western leaders that "this is not a bluff". In response to the media reports, the White House said it had grown "increasingly concerned" about the potential use of nuclear weapons over the last few months.But it stressed the US saw no sign of Russia preparing for such use.Image caption, Olga Milovidova says the "forced education" reminds her of the Soviet eraWhat happens when a country doesn't confront its history properly?For some, the result is today's Russia. A country that for many means re-living a past reality of the Soviet era, from inking-out names from records to "political information" lessons for children. Our Russia Editor speaks to some of those living in this time warp: a sacked university lecturer, a pensioner honouring the dead and an ex-teacher on the latest patriotic lesson introduced into Russian classrooms. Now, Putin's Kremlin seeks positives in past victories, says Steve Rosenberg.Media caption, Watch: Ukrainian fighter pilot 'Juice' talks about his job hunting Russian cruise missilesRussia has launched hundreds of cruise missiles and drones at Ukraine in the past few weeks, killing dozens of civilians and causing power blackouts across the country.The BBC has spoken to one of the MiG-29 fighter pilots tasked with trying to intercept the deadly weapons before they hit Ukraine's cities.Known by his callsign "Juice", he has been asked by authorities to remain anonymous.Image sour){kind=link}
Senior Russian commanders have discussed how and when they might use nuclear weapons on the battlefields in Ukraine, two US officials told CBS News – the BBC’s US partner.
President Vladimir Putin was not involved in the talks, which took place in mid-October, the officials said.
Russia has made no secret of its nuclear power, with President Vladimir Putin making veiled threats about their possible use and warning Western leaders that “this is not a bluff”.
In response to the media reports, the White House said it had grown “increasingly concerned” about the potential use of nuclear weapons over the last few months.
But it stressed the US saw no sign of Russia preparing for such use.