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US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland stated that pressure from the international community regarding nuclear weapons forced Russia to change its war tactics, shifting from potential nuclear escalation to attacks on energy infrastructure and civilian targets.

Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast
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Victoria Nuland stated that warnings from the US and G7 members convinced Vladimir Putin that the reaction to nuclear weapon use would be unprecedented, forcing Russia to switch tactics.

Nuland claimed Russia switched to launching attacks on energy infrastructure instead of using nuclear weapons.

US Senator James Risch added that the Kremlin is unlikely to escalate into nuclear war and would not dare to use nuclear weapons.

Victoria Nuland stated that warnings from other states convinced Vladimir Putin that the reaction to the use of nuclear weapons by Moscow would be unprecedented and difficult for Russia.

Victoria Nuland said that G7 members reached out to the Kremlin with signals that it is unacceptable to use nuclear weapons.

Victoria Nuland claimed that Russia moved to a fundamentally different weapon, launching attacks on energy infrastructure, after receiving warnings about nuclear consequences.

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