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Putin's nuclear threats no longer work, analysts say
Original: Putin’s nuclear threats no longer work
Commentary argues that Vladimir Putin's repeated nuclear threats have lost their deterrent power. Western governments and the public no longer react to Moscow's atomic rhetoric the way they did after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, having adapted to years of escalation warnings without nuclear use. The discussion reflects a broader reassessment of how much leverage Russia's nuclear posture actually gives the Kremlin.
Why now: Putin has invoked nuclear rhetoric again amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, prompting debate over whether such threats still influence Western policy.
Vladimir PutinRussiaUkraineFinancial Times
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- Putin’s nuclear threats no longer work · Financial Times
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