A tweet claiming that Russia is about to launch the first nuclear weapon of World War III has gone viral.
We have just received information that Russia may be about to launch the first nuclear weapon of World War III
⚠️Turn on notifications immediately for urgent updates⚠️ pic.twitter.com/n6Fj9RNtDB
— Matt Wallace (@MattWallace888) November 19, 2024
Verdict: Misleading
There is no evidence that Russia intends to launch a nuclear weapon. The image used in the tweet is from a Russian missile exercise in 2022 and does not reflect current events. While rhetoric surrounding nuclear weapons continues to rise, there is no confirmation of such plans from reliable sources.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly lowered the standards needed to respond with nuclear weapons if provoked. new york times. The executive order came days after US President Joe Biden authorized Ukraine to use long-range missiles to attack Russian territory, the newspaper reported.
The tweet claimed Russia was seeking imminent nuclear escalation and warned that the country was planning to use nuclear weapons. However, the image used was originally published by the Russian Ministry of Defense in October 2022 and shows the Yar intercontinental ballistic missile being test-fired as part of a routine training exercise. mentioned Written by Fox. (Related: Did Ukraine fire US missiles at Russian civilians?)
While Russia has updated The nuclear doctrine states that if attacked by conventional forces supporting a nuclear-armed state, it may counterattack with nuclear weapons, but this is seen primarily as wielding a sword. President Vladimir Putin has traditionally used nuclear rhetoric to intimidate the West, especially recently when the United States and its allies used long-range weapons such as ATACMS against Russian targets against Ukraine. Yes, after you approve it.
USA Today analysis highlights President Biden's authorization for Ukraine to attack Russia with these missiles has amplified fears of escalation, with some politicians describing it as a step toward World War III. However, such claims lack conclusive evidence.
