Explore the high-stakes world of geopolitics as Vladimir Putin strategically deploys nuclear warnings, seemingly shaping the narrative for his upcoming bid for a new presidential term. Join us for an in-depth analysis of Russia's pursuit of a nuclear upper hand and its implications on global security. How will these tactics influence Putin's political future? Dive into the complexities of this nuclear chess game in our latest coverage.
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00:00 Vladimir Putin said to extend his presidency for another six years is steering Russia into
00:07 an uncertain future marked by escalating nuclear tensions with the United States.
00:14 As the clock ticks down on the last treaty-limiting warhead deployment, Putin's rhetoric grows
00:20 bolder, boasting about Russia's superior nuclear capability since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
00:29 In a bold move, Putin recently signed a law revoking Russia's ratification of the global
00:34 treaty banning nuclear testing.
00:37 While Moscow claims it won't conduct a test unless the US does, this raises concerns about
00:43 the stability of global security.
00:47 Security analysts speculate that as Putin faces challenges in Ukraine and sees diminishing
00:53 leverage through energy resources, nuclear weapons become a focal point in its strategy.
01:00 The Kremlin seems uninterested in discussions with Washington to reduce nuclear risks, believing
01:06 that the fear of resorting to nuclear weapons deters the US and its allies from directly
01:13 intervening in Ukraine.
01:15 Former diplomat Nikolai Sokov points out the contradictions.
01:20 How can nuclear risks be reduced when playing the nuclear card remains a visible and credible
01:25 threat?
01:26 By the start of Putin's expected new term, the New START treaty limiting both nations
01:32 to 1,550 strategic nuclear warheads will be on the verge of expiration in February 2026,
01:41 according to Sokov.
01:43 However, the prospects for an extension look uncertain, with China's nuclear build-up complicating
01:50 the matters.
01:52 Putin suspended Russia's participation in New START this year, linking any dialogue resumption
01:58 to a change in the US' fundamentally hostile course towards Russia.
02:04 Despite Putin's grandiose talk about Russia's new weapons systems, analysts like Nijelowel
02:11 Davies warn the strains on Russia.
02:14 Sanctions limiting technology access have been already resulting in high-tech failures
02:20 like crash of Russia's moon landing mission in August.
02:23 On the possibility of a new arms race, opinions differ.
02:28 While some, like Sokov, argue Russia's research and development are cost-effective, others,
02:34 like Owl Davies, highlight economic challenges.
02:37 Regardless, as Putin's presidency unfolds, the world braces for a future marked by uncertainty,
02:46 strain treaties and the spectre of an escalating nuclear arms race.
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