Experts Debate Likelihood of Putin Using Nuclear Weapons Amid Ukraine Conflict

As the conflict in Ukraine continues, concerns are rising over whether Russian President Vladimir Putin might resort to nuclear weapons. Russia has set clear boundaries for European countries, warning that any further intervention in the war could provoke a severe and extreme response. Ariel Idan hosted a discussion with former Israeli ambassador to Russia, Zvi Magen, focusing on the immense pressure facing Putin, the struggle over Russia's future, and the critical question of when threats might escalate into actual danger. The conversation explored the delicate balance between deterrence and the real risk of nuclear escalation in the ongoing war.