Putin puts nuclear deterrent on 'special alert' during Ukraine conflict - BBC News

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Russia's President Vladimir Putin says he is moving
Russia's nuclear deterrent to "'special alert". He says
it's a response to Nato "aggression".
Speaking to top military officials, including Defence
Minister Sergei Shoigu, Putin said Western nations
had taken "unfriendly actions" towards Russia and
imposed "illegitimate sanctions".
The move makes it easier to launch weapons - but the
BBC's security correspondent Gordon Corera said it
was a way for Russia to send a warning to Nato, rather