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Ukraine round-up: Reliving the Soviet era and Russia’s nuclear plans

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.

Sourcebbc.com
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