Vladimir Putin has reportedly lowered the threshold for Russia's use of nuclear weaponry, increasing fears around the globe about the potential development of worldwide nuclear conflict

It also now states, in Putin’s words, that Russia is ‘entitled to use our weapons’ against countries which allow their weapons to be used against Russian forces. Analysts say the move is an open threat to the US and UK,

Previously, it had been stated that Russia would need to be attacked by a nuclear warhead to use its arsenal; however, within the last few weeks, Putin has said that now, Russia o