Senior Russian military leaders had conversations to discuss when and how Moscow might use a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine, according to multiple senior US officials.
American officials say there is no clear evidence that the Russians were moving nuclear weapons into place or taking other tactical measures to prepare for a strike.
The New York Times also reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin was not directly engaged in these specific talks, but the meetings suggest that Putin’s repeated statements on the use of nuclear weapons could be more than threats.
