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Putin says Russia was ready for nuclear confrontation over Crimea

Vladimir Putin said Russia had been prepared for a possible nuclear confrontation during the Crimea crisis. The statement concerns a past episode but highlights the severity of nuclear risks surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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It underscores the potential for nuclear escalation in the ongoing war.

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