Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the development of Russian nuclear forces an "absolute priority" of Russia. He announced this in a video address on the occasion of Defender of the Fatherland Day, a major Russian holiday on Sunday. The decision comes after the expiration of the last valid nuclear arms control treaty at the beginning of February. Putin also declared his intention to significantly strengthen all Russian armed forces and to continue the large-scale buildup of military capability.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded with sharp statements, declaring in an interview for the British broadcaster BBC that Russian leader Vladimir Putin "has already started" a third world war and that it is essential to stop it. Zelenskyy was convinced that the conflict is already reaching the proportions of a third world war. At the same time, he firmly rejected any concessions and assured that Ukraine is not losing the war and will not give up any of its territory.
In the context of four years of Russian invasion and a total of twelve years of war in Ukraine, the situation continues to harden. Zelenskyy also stated that in the past week, problems with army desertions have been deepening in Ukraine, with military personnel from other roles also being sent to the front. The mutual statements of both leaders reflect a gradually worsening situation and a rapidly expanding conflict with global consequences for the world's security.
Putin declared nuclear forces a priority, Zelenskyy warns of a third world war
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Putin opäť rozprúdil vášne: Jadrové sily vyhlásil za absolútnu prioritu, Rusko chce posilniť armádu
interez.sk
| 11:25 23.02.
Putin považuje rozvoj ruských jadrových síl za absolútnu prioritu, posilniť chce všetky ozbrojené sily
hnonline.sk
| 10:55 23.02.
Putin mluví o kolosální ruské armádě, Zelenskyj varuje před globálním konfliktem
forum24.cz
| 09:54 23.02.
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