A close reading of Russia’s nuclear statements and actions during the first seven months of its war against Ukraine … sanctions against Russia; and incremental nuclear coercion against Kyiv that spurred Western deterrence messaging in response … severely imperil the survival of Russia’s regime. …

Any conflict with a nuclear power like Russia carries the risk that nuclear weapons could be used, and President … Vladimir Putin is aggressively exploiting such concerns. With its nuclear threats, the Kremlin is moving away from Russia … consequences. If Russia succeeds in using nuclear deterrence to shield an offensive conventional war, this could further …