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Moscow, Russia – Russian President Vladimir Putin stated in a recent interview that Russia is prepared to use nuclear weapons if the security of the state is threatened, although he emphasized that such a situation has not arisen. Putin’s remarks were made in anticipation of the upcoming presidential elections on March 15, where he is poised to secure a fifth term amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Putin expressed Russia’s readiness for a potential nuclear …