"Putin's Ominous Warning: Russia Ready for Nuclear War"

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated in an interview that Russia is prepared to use nuclear weapons if the state's existence is threatened, but emphasized that there has never been such a need. He warned that US troops in Ukraine would be treated as interventionists and mentioned Russia's readiness for a nuclear war. Meanwhile, the US is concerned about Russia potentially using nuclear weapons in Ukraine, and NATO intelligence estimates suggest Russia's significant defense production advantage. Ukraine is in desperate need of US aid for arms and armaments, with President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasizing the urgency of the situation. Putin expressed willingness to negotiate on Ukraine based on reality, while Zelensky has rejected suggestions of negotiating peace with the Kremlin.