Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on national television today that there has been no need to resort to nuclear weapons in the war against Ukraine, and he hopes it will never come to that.
“There’s been no such necessity,” Putin said, during a televised address on state TV. “And I hope there never will be.”
The Russian leader emphasised that his country possesses the strength and resources to bring the ongoing conflict to what he called a “logical conclusion.”
New Nuclear Doctrine Sparks Concern
Putin’s comments come just months after he signed a revised version of Russia’s nuclear doctrine in November.
The updated policy outlines broader scenarios under which Moscow could resort to nuclear warfare, including retaliation for a conventional military strike if it is supported by a nuclear-armed nation.
This strategic shift has fueled global concerns over the potential for escalation, especially as the war in Ukraine enters its third year with no signs of resolution.
Russia maintains the world’s largest stockpile of nuclear warheads, making any such declaration closely scrutinised by international observers.
Drone Attacks Intensify, Civilians Injured in Kyiv
As nuclear tensions loom, Ukraine continues to face relentless drone attacks. According to Ukrainian military sources, Russia launched 165 drones overnight, 69 of which were intercepted.
An additional 80 drones were either jammed by electronic warfare or were identified as simulators lacking warheads.
The latest wave of strikes left at least 11 civilians injured, including two children. Fires broke out across Kyiv, ignited by debris from downed drones.
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Timur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv’s military administration, reported that residential buildings in the Obolonskyi and Sviatoshynskyi districts were among those damaged.
“The falling debris caused fires in several apartment buildings,” Tkachenko wrote on social media.
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