"Escalating Tensions: The Looming Threat of Nuclear Conflict in Ukraine"

In late 2022, the US prepared rigorously for the potential of a Russian nuclear strike in Ukraine, particularly concerned about the use of tactical or battlefield nuclear weapons. The Biden administration held meetings to put contingency plans in place and engaged in urgent outreach to communicate concerns and warnings to Russia, as well as sought help from allies and non-allies, including China and India. The danger has diminished as the war entered a period of relative stalemate, but the US and its allies remain vigilant.