Putin’s atomic weapons plan: Is the nuclear risk rising? | To the Point

President Vladimir Putin's announcement that he plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus has raised concerns about further escalation. This is the first time since the 1990s that Russia will deploy arms outside of its borders. Russian forces have had little success in their aggressive campaign in Ukraine, which has increased fears in Europe that the Russian president may resort to nuclear weapons out of desperation. Meanwhile, the West has supplied Ukraine with modern battle tanks that could be used in a possible spring offensive. So we ask, Putin's atomic weapons plan: Is the nuclear risk rising?

Our guests: Gesine Dornblüth (Journalist), Anna Clara Arndt (Analyst), Roman Goncharenko (DW) Chapters: 00:00 Belarus is totally dependent on Russia 3:20 Will the West now think twice about delivering heavy weapons to Ukraine? 6:10 Russia is trying again to threaten the West with nuclear weapons 8:40 The United States has stationed nuclear weapons in Europe too 11:50 Russia tries to put more pressure on the West 12:30 Are peace negotiations in sight? 14:30 This year is very important for the outcome of the war 18:00 The war between Russia and Ukraine will continue 19:00 How much strength does Ukraine have for a counteroffensive? 21:08 Russia is trying to use all tools it has against the West 22.00 Western states should go on supporting Ukraine with weapons 22:30 Will heavy tanks be a game changer in this war?

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