- Putin's aide: Kyiv's attempts to obtain nuclear weapons will affect Russia's position on Ukraine - Ifax.
- Putin's aide stated that Kyiv's pursuit of nuclear weapons will affect Russia's position on Ukraine, according to Ifax.
- Putin has previously declared the nuclear triad an "absolute priority" and has made multiple nuclear threats.
- Some analysts suggest these threats are a sign of Russian weakness.
- The potential for nuclear escalation has been a concern throughout the war.
Putin's aide: Kyiv's attempts to obtain nuclear weapons will affect Russia's position on Ukraine - Ifax.
Feb 24, 2026, 1:49:27 PM UTC(8 hours ago)
Impact: Very HighAffected Assets
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From:@DeItaone
PUTIN'S AIDE: KYIV'S ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN NUCLEAR WEAPONS WILL AFFECT RUSSIA'S POSITION ON UKRAINE - IFAX