Putin friend predicts nuclear strike "most likely" coming
Warnings of nuclear conflict escalate amid Russia-Ukraine tensions, with Western leaders urging caution.
- Bilawal Riaz
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Amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russian President Putin’s associate Viktor Medvedchuk warned of a probable nuclear strike due to Western dominance assertions. Putin echoed nuclear threats against Ukraine and the West. French President Macron, however, clarified France’s non-involvement in sending troops to Ukraine. Medvedchuk predicted nuclear conflict expansion beyond Europe involving China and India. Western leaders warned against Russia-NATO confrontation. Putin framed the war as preemptive against the West and dismissed NATO’s war preparation timeline. French and British assistance to Ukraine in targeting Russian positions added to the escalating tensions.