"Global Efforts Prevented Russian Nuclear Strike in Ukraine: Reports"

US officials report that intervention from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping may have played a crucial role in dissuading Russia from using nuclear weapons in Ukraine in 2022, as Russian forces faced setbacks. Concerns arose when Ukrainian forces advanced on Russian-occupied Kherson, prompting fears of a potential nuclear attack. The Biden administration had access to alarming intelligence indicating the possibility of a nuclear Armageddon. Additionally, Russian loyalists spread false claims about Ukraine using a 'dirty bomb' against Russia. The US sought help from non-allies like India and China, and officials believe their intervention helped avert a nuclear disaster in Ukraine.