Recent geopolitical tensions have escalated concerns about a potential nuclear conflict between Russia and Ukraine. In response to Ukraine's use of long-range US missiles, Russian President Vladimir Putin has lowered the threshold for using nuclear weapons.
Sweden has distributed pamphlets to every household, urging residents to seek shelter in the event of a nuclear attack. Norway has also issued emergency guidelines, advising citizens to stockpile supplies for a week. Denmark has sent emails to its citizens, recommending they stock up on food, water, and medicine for a three-day emergency. Finland has updated its online brochure on crisis preparedness.
These actions reflect growing concerns within NATO about the potential for a wider conflict. The US-supplied long-range missiles have significantly increased Ukraine's ability to strike targets deep inside Russia, which has led to heightened tensions with Moscow.
While the world watches with trepidation, the actions of the major powers involved in the Ukraine conflict continue to escalate the risk of a devastating war.