Russia finally rules out using nuclear weapons over Ukraine war
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National story. 22 articles from 14 sources. 11 are on the bar; 3 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Mar 29, 2022.
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2 sourcesKremlin spokesman: Russia would only use nuclear weapons when there is a threat to the country's existence
NATO chief tells Putin to stop 'nuclear saber-rattling' after Kremlin spokesperson wouldn't rule out using nukes
Kremlin spokesperson says Putin would use nuclear weapons in face of 'existential threat'
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6 sourcesRussia could use nuclear weapons in these situations, according to doctrine
Russia lists justifications to use nuclear weapons as Ukraine war drags on
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3 sourcesRussia refuses to rule out nuclear weapons in face of 'existential threat'
Putin's Spokesman Won't Rule out Using Nukes if Russia's Existence Is Threatened
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3 articlesWhat are ‘tactical’ nuclear weapons, and would Putin use them?
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The story so far
4 developments- Mar 22, 2022Russia would only use nuclear weapons faced with 'existential threat': Kremlin
- Mar 23, 2022Putin spokesman refuses to rule out use of nuclear weapons if Russia faced an 'existential threat'
- Mar 26, 2022Only center coverage:Russia lists justifications to use nuclear weapons as Ukraine war drags on
- Mar 29, 2022Russia could use nuclear weapons in these situations, according to doctrine
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