Russian officials and allies of President Vladimir Putin have raised the specter of nuclear war and suggested potential actions, such as strikes on NATO territories, in response to support provided to Ukraine by the West. Dmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Solovyov have warned of a 'big war' and outlined possible nuclear measures, amid escalating tensions and concerns about global security. Vladimir Putin has announced the renewal of strategic nuclear forces, while Florian Filippo decried French President Macron's recent statement about placing French nuclear deterrent at the disposal of the European Union as treason. The ongoing discussion of nuclear warfare by Russian officials underscores the escalating tensions and the grave implications for global security.