Russia's nuclear 'deterrent force' has been put on 'high alert' by Putin, but what does that mean? - ABC News
2/27/2022 12:00:00 AM3 years 2 months ago
by Paul Johnson, Will Jackson
by Paul Johnson, Will Jackson
Russian President Vladimir Putin is talking about nuclear "deterrent forces" being on "high alert". But what does that mean, and what does he have in his arsenal?
Not since the Cold War have nuclear weapons been used as a serious threat in a conflict between major powers. Now, Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again invoked the spectre of nuclear war … [+8290 chars]
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