US Officials: Russian Military Leaders Discussed Use of Nukes

Top level Russian military commanders recently held discussions about when and how they might use a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine, The New York Times reported on Wednesday.

The report, citing multiple senior U.S. officials, added that Russian President Vladimir Putin was not part of the conversations. However, it still raised major concerns, because the report comes at a time of heightened tension and worry that Moscow could use nuclear weapons, especially since the Kremlin is facing humiliating losses in its war against Ukraine.

However, although the American officials say Russian generals...