(We Chinese in America Media Editor Tang Zhao, March 1, 2022) Russia displayed an ICBM launcher at a military parade in 2016. (Photo from Associated Press)

Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 27th ordered domestic nuclear deterrence forces to enter a state of high alert, indicating that Russia's relations with Western countries on the Ukraine issue have become increasingly tense.

What nuclear weapons does Russia have?

Russia has deployed more than 1,500 nuclear warheads and has a stockpile of nearly 3,000, according to an assessment published by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Russia has invested heavily in developing a variety of ways to use nuclear warheads, including land-based ballistic missiles that can reach the continental United States, submarine-launched missiles, and air-delivered bombs and missiles.

Has Putin threatened to use nuclear weapons?

Putin has not made it clear that he raised the alert level of the nuclear force on February 27th but has not yet reached the highest level. Putin previously warned that countries supporting Ukraine could face "unprecedented consequences".

What other countries have nuclear weapons?

The United States, France, and the United Kingdom are the major nuclear-armed powers in the West. China has also built a nuclear arsenal. India, Pakistan, and North Korea also possess nuclear weapons. Israel is also widely believed to have nuclear weapons, but it has never been proven. The countries with the largest stockpiles of nuclear warheads are the United States and Russia, followed by China. These countries usually claim nuclear weapons on the grounds that they deter attacks from other countries.

Has the United States deployed defenses against Russian nuclear weapons?

The United States has invested heavily in mastering the ability to shoot down nuclear-capable ballistic missiles. However, test success rates for these systems have been uneven, and Russian nuclear weapons can easily overwhelm them.

Have nuclear weapons been used in past wars?

Yes. At the end of World War II, the United States dropped nuclear bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The United States was the only country with nuclear weapons at the time. Most modern nuclear warheads are far more destructive than those used against Japan at the time.

(Source: Compiled from Online Information)

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