"Putin's Allies and Nuclear Threats: Assessing the Risk"

Kremlin propagandist Vladimir Solovyov, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has made nuclear threats against two NATO countries, suggesting launching nuclear strikes in response to their support for Ukraine. This is part of a pattern of Russian officials floating the idea of using nuclear weapons to defend Russia's interests. Solovyov's comments come amid escalating tensions between Russia and NATO over the conflict in Ukraine, with Putin warning that Russia won't allow interference in its internal affairs.