Russia Has Nuclear Weapons and Will Use Them If Necessary to Protect Sovereignty, Putin

The economic issues of Russia will increasingly grow, and the country's authorities are well aware of this. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin during the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, according to Kp.ru.

He also emphasized that Russia is not threatening anyone with its nuclear weapons; the country possesses them and everyone should know this. “We will use them if there is a necessity to protect sovereignty,” Putin said.