Posted 3/11/2024, 3:43:05 AM
U.S. Feared Russia Might Use Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine, Enlisted India's Modi to Help Deter Attack
- U.S. feared Russia might use a tactical nuclear weapon against Ukraine in 2022 and made contingency plans.
- India's PM Modi was among world leaders enlisted to discourage Russia from a nuclear attack.
- U.S. officials believe global outreach helped avert a crisis.
- India has consistently called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
- At no point did the U.S. detect preparations by Russia to ready its nuclear forces.