Vladimir Putin has been accused of major military escalation after requesting Russia’s nuclear deterrent be put on high alert, as his troops continue to attempt their conquest of Ukraine.

The Russian leader has today cited aggressive statements by NATO leaders and the severe economic sanctions imposed on his country for his decision.

Speaking on state television on Sunday, he said: “As you can see, not only do Western countries take unfriendly measures against our country in the economic dimension – illegitimate sanctions that everyone knows about.

“But also the highest-ranking officials of leading NATO countries are allowing themselves to make aggressive statements in relation to our country.

For this reason I order the minister of defence and the chief of general staff to put deterrent forces on special combat duty.

“For this reason I order the minister of defence and the chief of general staff to put deterrent forces on special combat duty.”

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