Russians being prepared for use of nuclear weapons, says Ukraine President Zelensky - BBC News

President Zelensky says the world must act now to stop Russia's nuclear threat.

Speaking to the BBC, Ukraine's leader warns that Russian officials have begun to "prepare their society" for the possible use of nuclear weapons - although he does not believe the country is ready to use them.

It comes as Ukraine's army has been making big gains, recapturing large swathes of territory from Russia in a major counter-offensive.  

Reeta Chakrabarti presents BBC News at Ten reporting by John Simpson in Kyiv.

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[NealX_Gaming]

"Let them not fight against others, but for themselves."

Well said.

[DadbrosGarage]

Worf once said - "Great leaders do not seek leadership, they have leadership thrusted upon them"

[ketch]

Deep condolences to all mother, father, children and family who lost their lives in this war.

[paulvarn]

"Let them fight not against somebody but for themselves"

[marmac]

Do you think Putin survives? "I don't care." Love it!

[mariethereseofthespirits]

If only us common folk had a say in this entire crazy ordeal.

[saintludravis]

"You do not possess power, it is given to you by people and the law."

[landsurfer]

"Not in the slightest" 😂😂😂 Honest Man.

[RahulSehgal]

War does not determine who is right - only who is left

[Baraz_Red]

I am impressed by the resilience and health of people going through war and stress non stop for unending months. I recently had a heart attack for much less! (my life was rather anti-stress!)

[louistan]

When you have an actor act as head of state you need to wonder when he is acting even when he appears serious, annoyed, frustrated or angry.

[vincentduncan]

What an amazing inspiration to mankind nevermind society, i have watched the absolute pain and suffering in this man's eyes, slava ukraine, godbless you all 💪💙💛

[alv]

You can tell he’s doing what he can to protect his country! Look at the way he keep his feet, he’s stressed and tired of this war as much as everyone else in Ukraine but he must stay strong. Good luck to you mister President

[artfuldodger]

What Ukraine's President Zelensky has to say regarding Putin's deployment of battlefield tactical nuclear weapons is something that has to be taken into consideration. Everyone was under the impression that Putin would not invade the Ukraine. He did.

[chronicmachines]

He is doing a good job, keep it up pal

[Internal.Inferno]

I really like how he uses English and Ukranian interchangeably, English as a mark of respect. Russian/Urkranian for serious business answers.

[wochyu]

I liked that "I don't care" was an absolute answer!

[jules]

"For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind."

[NancyLynn]

Man, I have so much respect for this man and I have to admit that I'm dumb-founded that a man with this much courage, intelligence, integrity and strength, is a politician. Mr. President, I so wish you were the leader of my country. May the angels watch over you, your family, the brave soldiers and all of Ukraine....Slava Urkaini!

[PhoenixFires]

"I don't care. Couldn't care in the slightest." The face going along with that was hilarious. Just a contemplative and confused look, and a "Why would I give a shit what happens to some warmonger? Let him live, let him die. As long as he isn't invading anyone anymore."