People close to the Russian government are warning that Vladimir Putin is planning to step up the war in Ukraine. According to reports from Bloomberg, these insiders say the situation has reached a dead end, and Russia is looking for new ways to gain an advantage.

Some of these officials believe that Putin might eventually consider using a tactical nuclear weapon. These are smaller nuclear bombs designed for specific targets on a battlefield, rather than the massive weapons meant to destroy entire cities.

While some people inside the Kremlin are worried about these plans, others are skeptical. Experts pointed out by outlets like UNITED24 Media say that while the threat of escalation is real, the talk about nuclear weapons might just be a way to scare the West. It is unclear if these threats are a serious plan or just a tactic to pressure other countries.

Meanwhile, other reports suggest that Russia is already preparing to increase its missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine.

Financial markets are also watching the situation closely to see if these threats change how people invest their money. So far, the world is waiting to see what happens next as the conflict reaches a tense new turning point.

Source: Meduza