The Ukrainian reconquests are putting Russia on the defensive for longer and longer. With this the «nuclear option for Putin rather attractive», because he could not achieve his goals with conventional weapons, explains ETH expert Alexander Bollfrass.
Despite the nuclear weaponsthreats Putins are, according to a western government official no unusual activities found in the nuclear arsenal.
in one decree Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that his country is open to a dialogue with Russia stay – but “Impossible” with President Vladimir Putin. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stressed that the “special military operation” would not end if Ukraine ruled out talks.
Since the announcement of the Russian partial mobilization two weeks ago, more than 200’000people been called up for military service. According to Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, Russia is aiming to conscript 300,000 more people.
More information on the war in Ukraine can be found here. A summary of the situation can be found here.
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The SRF journalistic guidelines state the following on the subject of war reporting: “It is not our job to provide an embellished picture of reality. Events that are shocking should also be shocking. A ruthless portrayal is often necessary in order to do justice to a situation.»
In the case of the war in Ukraine, the belligerent party, Russia, claims that there is no war and that civilians are being spared. Here we are also obliged to contradict this lie with clear statements and unambiguous images.
Sources: news agencies, websites, social media, SRF
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