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What are 'nuclear torpedoes'?
Nuclear torpedoes are weapons designed to be launched underwater, carrying a nuclear warhead capable of immense destruction. Russia's mention of them is a serious escalation of rhetoric, aiming to intimidate and pressure the UK over its support for Ukraine. It highlights the dangerous nature of modern international relations and the potential for grave consequences.
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