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

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West that Russia is technically ready for nuclear war and considers the deployment of U.S. troops to Ukraine as a significant escalation. He also expressed readiness for talks on Ukraine, but emphasized the need for written security guarantees. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has strained Russia's relations with the West, with Putin issuing public nuclear warnings to deter greater Western involvement. The U.S. has expressed concerns over Russia's nuclear posture and rejected Putin's suggestion of a ceasefire in Ukraine.