Putin Puts Russian Nuclear Forces on High Alert as Resistance to Ukraine Invasion Grows

Following a wave of peace rallies held across the globe this weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to diplomatic talks with Russia. This comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin placed Russia's nuclear forces on high alert on Sunday, citing increasingly tightened international sanctions. We speak with Anatol Lieven, senior fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, who says it's not clear whether Putin is using a nuclear threat to topple the Ukrainian government or pressure them into a deal. Lieven also speaks about Belarus's support of the Russian invasion and argues future protests inside Russia against the war will be greatly influenced by Western sanctions.

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[auntiekaren]

"I don't know what WW3 will be fought with but WW4 will be fought with sticks and stones." Einstein

[Popularmango]

This is the first time where democracy now's jazz intro wasn't played.
Amy is getting serious now

[prudies.]

Look at those poor people being arrested. They know what they’re risking in Russia when they protest and they do it anyway. These protesters in Russia and every innocent in the Ukraine are truly brave.

[secondfirstsecond]

I believe if someone make a nuclear prank video this time will got the perfect reaction from the surrounding. 😂😂😂😂😂

[whygohome]

"Dogs of War don't negotiate, they will take and you will give, you'll die so that they can live." PINK FLOYD

[angelximara]

I don’t believe all that I see on the news. However, if any of this is true, I have deep respect for the Ukrainians. They are not whining to the U.S nor trying to get asylum here. They are standing up to their foe and fighting back themselves. The men are brave and ready to fight. Hats off to them!

[aisadal]

I really hope this doesn't escalate into a World War 😰

[thefakenewsnetwork]

Long live freedom and democratic equality

[larryfloyd]

"War is all around. My mind says prepare to fight. So if I gotta die I'm gonna listen to my body tonight." Albert Einstein

[mikeharvey]

What about the planet……….are they all mad? We must use our money and resources for saving us all. Barb

[kristofergobbe]

I wouldn't put it past him.
He's nuts.🤔

[AlessandroZir]

thank you for the more cool and at the same time sensible analysis!

[egnielson]

I never thought you guys would just leave out 90% of the relavent information….

[janetlicastro]

Nuclear DETERENT, there is a huge difference.

[PunŽivota]

Where was the “Peaceful EU” when NATO bombarder Yugoslavia in 1999? Where was the world to write “peace for Yugoslavia” “long live Yugoslavia” etc?? Damn hypocrites.. how can you live with yourselves?

[marietjieluyt]

And like all bullies, Putin pretends that he, and not the Ukraine is the victim in this war.

[rnsdm]

This guy is a stooge. Ukraine wouldn't know what to do with crimea? You mean when it was full of tourist resorts and peaceful beaches when it was under their control? Its nothing but a military base full of post soviet Oligarchs.

[amreamer]

It's Rich vs Poor not Nazi vs Jew.

[musicg]

Russia doesn't want war, Putin needs to go!

[xxpescadoxx]

Try to remember that Russia is always on high alert when it comes to nuclear weapons, as are all countries that posses this caliber of responsibility.