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Only speculation of course, reports of the "missing" government officials holed up in nuclear bunkers and the Russian army is withdrawing could be an ominous sign of more sister intentions, by one who has no limits for such things.
Given that they have done exactly the opposite to what they have said so far, this statement released today caught my eye:
'No one is thinking about using nuclear weapons', Kremlin says
Russia has sought to allay fears it is considering the use of nuclear weapons.
Since the outbreak of war on 24 February, there have been concerns over Russia's intentions after Vladimir Putin ordered his nuclear deterrent forces to be placed on high alert.
However, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov today told the American broadcaster PBS "no one" was thinking about using nuclear weapons.
Asked whether Mr Putin had previously suggested he would use nuclear weapons if a third party got involved in the conflict in Ukraine, Mr Peskov said: "No. I don’t think so.
"But he was quite bold in saying do not interfere, if you do, we have all the possibilities to prevent that and to punish all those who are going to interfere."
The Kremlin spokesman went on to say: "No one is thinking about using… even about the idea of using nuclear weapons."