On Russian Nuclear Threat, Putin Lets Others Rattle the SaberWhile Russian hard-liners voice provocative proposals about using nuclear weapons, Mr. Putin presents himself as a moderating force — while never really taking the threat off the table.
Source: On Russian Nuclear Threat, Putin Lets Others Rattle the Saber (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/07/world/europe/russia-nuclear-threat-putin.html)