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Putin Puts Russia Nuclear Forces on High Alert Following Sanctions

The Russian president cited strong words from NATO leaders and economic sanctions as reasons for the order.

Updated May 11, 2023, 3:47 p.m. Published Feb 27, 2022, 3:35 p.m.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the country's nuclear deterrence force to be on high alert, citing sanctions. (Pool/Getty)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the country's nuclear deterrence force to be on high alert, citing sanctions. (Pool/Getty)