Putin's Tactical Nuclear War Threat Is 'Real,' Warns President Biden

On Monday, President Joe Biden expressed his concerns about the real threat of Russian President Vladimir Putin using tactical nuclear weapons. This statement comes just days after Biden criticized Russia’s deployment of such weapons in Belarus.

What Happened: President Joe Biden stated on Monday that the threat of Vladimir Putin using tactical nuclear weapons is “real”, Reuters reports.

This statement was made days after Biden denounced Russia’s deployment of such weapons in Belarus. Last week, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced that his country has started receiving Russian tactical nuclear weapons, some of which he said were three times more powerful than the atomic bombs the U.S. dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.

Why It Matters: This development comes amidst escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia.

Recently, the U.S. deployed more fighter jets to the Middle East in response to unsafe and unprofessional behavior by the Russian military. Furthermore, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to monitor and control Chinese private companies aiding Russia's military efforts in Ukraine. This call comes amidst concerns that the sanctions imposed on Putin-led Russia by the Biden administration and its allies are being undermined by countries and companies exporting dual-use technologies to Russia.

Interestingly, Putin has also publicly admitted that his forces lack the necessary resources, including ammo, drones, aircraft, and communications equipment, to fuel the Kremlin's war in Ukraine. This admission comes amidst a backdrop of escalating tensions and complex geopolitical dynamics, as reported by Benzinga.

Moreover, a senior Russian diplomat warned of growing risks of a direct military confrontation between Moscow and the U.S., as reported by Benzinga. These developments highlight the increasing geopolitical tensions and the potential for escalation to a nuclear conflict.

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