Putin warns Russia is ready to use ‘all weapons,’ including nuclear

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West against escalating the war in Ukraine, saying Moscow is prepared to use “all weapons” in its arsenal — including nuclear — if its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad comes under attack. Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Moscow on Thursday, the Russian leader said he had no plans to attack any European country but was prepared to respond to Western aggression if necessary and referenced the Russian territory sandwiched between NATO members Poland and Lithuania. CNN’s Ben Hunte speaks with Paul Van Hooft, head of RAND Europe Deterrence Initiative, about Putin’s nuclear threat to NATO countries. Also, former George W. Bush national security official Meghan O’Sullivan reacts to Russia’s latest attacks in Ukraine. 0:00 Putin makes threat to NATO nations 1:30 How seriously should NATO take Putin’s threat? 4:44 Analyst says it would be difficult for Russia to hold Kaliningrad if a conflict with NATO did happen 7:31 How can Ukraine combat Russia’s plan to collapse its energy system this winter? Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr

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