Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West that he will use all means at his disposal to protect his territory.
The warning comes after the announced the partial mobilisation in Russia as the war in Ukraine approaches the seven-month mark. Addressing the nation, Mr Putin said he isn't "bluffing" and will use "various means of destruction" against the West.
He said: "It's not a bluff" and accused the West in engaging in "nuclear blackmail", he said: "Statements of some high-ranking representatives of the leading Nato states about the possibility of using nuclear weapons of mass destruction against Russia."