Would Putin start a world war? Ukraine has won back more land after months of fighting. Some fear what Vladimir Putin will do to avoid losing the war.
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Losses for Russia raise nuclear attack fears
Would Putin start a world war? Ukraine has won back more land after months of fighting. Some fear what Vladimir Putin will do to avoid losing the war.
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What's happening?
Early in the morning, President Vladimir Putin appeared on television screens across Russia. He had a worrying message. More soldiers would be called up to fight in the war in UkraineA country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022. . And if this does not work, Russia will use all of the weapons it has - perhaps even nuclear weaponsA bomb or other weapon that uses nuclear energy to cause a big explosion. - to win.
It has now been more than six months since Russian soldiers invaded Ukraine.
In the last few days, Ukraine has won a lot of land back from Russia.
Some fear what Vladimir Putin might do to avoidKeep away from something. losing. Russia has many nuclear weapons. They can cause a lot of damage.
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But using them is risky. If Russia uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine, other countries might send a message that using nuclear weapons is wrong. It could make the war even bigger than it is now.
Would Putin start a world war?
Yes! He might not mean to start a world war. But he does not want to lose either. If Putin uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine, other countries must respond.
No! Vladimir Putin knows the risks. He does not want other countries to start fighting too. He will not dare to use nuclear weapons.
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Keywords
Ukraine - A country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022.
Nuclear weapons - A bomb or other weapon that uses nuclear energy to cause a big explosion.
Avoid - Keep away from something.
Losses for Russia raise nuclear attack fears
Desperate? The world will not allow Putin (above) to use nuclear weapons, says Ukraine's president. Glossary
Ukraine - A country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022.
Nuclear weapons - A bomb or other weapon that uses nuclear energy to cause a big explosion.
Avoid - Keep away from something.