"Russian Military Preparedness: Putin's Nuclear Threats and Targeted US Cities"

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of a potential full-scale World War III if a direct clash between Russia and NATO were to occur, emphasizing the threat of nuclear escalation amid ongoing tensions over Ukraine. A simulation by Princeton's Science and Global Security program outlined the catastrophic consequences of a limited tactical nuclear exchange, estimating millions of immediate casualties. The article details potential U.S. targets for Russian nuclear strikes, including major cities, military and nuclear sites, and key communication facilities, highlighting the grave implications of such a conflict.