Ukraine Commander Warns Putin Could Use 'Tactical Nuclear Weapons' as Strikes Raise Tensions

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Ukraine Commander Warns Putin Could Use 'Tactical Nuclear Weapons' as Strikes Raise Tensions

News (2 / 1) 04.05.2026 21:57 / Olga


Recent Attacks and Reactions

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke of a "new stage" in Ukraine's use of weapons on April 29. The Ukrainian Security Service confirmed it struck Transneft’s oil pumping and distribution facility in Perm — a hub that supplies a local refinery and pipelines running in four directions — and early reports said nearly all storage tanks were on fire. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov labeled the strikes "terrorist attacks." Russia also pulled cadets and military equipment from its Victory Day parade citing the operational situation.

Russia's Nuclear Posture

Days earlier, Alexei Likhachev, head of Russia’s state nuclear corporation, stressed that the country’s "nuclear shield" remains a key task and said the president "personally oversees" weapons development. Former Russian official Dmitry Medvedev warned a nuclear apocalypse is a real possibility, though he said it should be avoided. The conflict, which began with Russia's 2022 invasion, continues despite efforts to broker peace.