"Putin's Warning: West's Ukraine Intervention Risks Nuclear War"

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West that sending troops to Ukraine risks a global nuclear war, stating that such a move could trigger the use of nuclear weapons. This warning comes amidst growing tensions between Russia and Western countries, particularly after French President Emmanuel Macron suggested the possibility of NATO allies sending troops to Ukraine. Putin's annual address, which covered various topics, was seen as a warning to the West and a reinforcement of his narrative that Russia is fighting against the collective West.