Putin issues a nuclear warning to the west over Ukraine

Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia could use nuclear weapons if it was attacked by any state and that any conventional attack on Russia that was supported by a nuclear power would be considered to be a joint attack. The Russian president made the remarks while opening a meeting of Russia’s security council attended by top officials Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► Vladimir Putin warns west he will consider using nuclear weapons ► Zelenskyy warns of Russia threat at UN as Putin steps up nuclear rhetoric ► The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #ukraine #russia #nuclearweapons #putin #vladimirputin #politics #nuclearbomb