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Vladimir Putin has placed the Kremlin’s strategic nuclear weapons forces on ‘high alert’, prompting fears over what could happen next

What if Russia used a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine? There has been plenty of speculation as to whether this might happen, or how we should limit the chance that it does. But less has been said about how to react should Vladimir Putin decide to launch a nuclear strike.

Russian state media simulated a nuclear weapon being deployed which would turn Ireland and the UK into a "radioactive desert".

Putin is said to be "bracing for a coup", while high-powered groups close to him reportedly lay plans to see him removed

At the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin obliquely raised the possibility of a nuclear strike against anyone who intervened in the conflict.

Russian leader has 2,000 tactical nuclear weapons at his disposal, with the power to kill thousands at a time

The Russian president is believed to have has 2,000 tactical nuclear weapons at his disposal

It is estimated that Vladimir Putin has 2,000 tactical nuclear weapons and some have the power to kill 10s of thousands of people with one strike - as there are fears Moscow may resort to this

Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent public appearances - as his troops continue his barbaric invasion of Ukraine - show him looking shaky and puffy-faced