World · 9 June 2026

Russia says it's ready to use nuclear weapons

Russia's deputy foreign minister has warned the country is prepared to use nuclear weapons to protect its security. He stated that Moscow remains in a constant state of readiness to employ all available means for its defence. This explicit threat of using "nuclear ones" comes from a senior Russian official, which raises serious concerns.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 June 2026 at 16:20

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