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As Ukraine intensifies its strike capabilities, Russian officials have responded with alarming rhetoric. Prominent figures within the Kremlin have issued nuclear threats, suggesting that a perceived escalation of conflict might necessitate a reevaluation of Russia's nuclear doctrine in response to missile strikes on its territory. This sobering stance, although alarming, has been met with skepticism by analysts who argue that the real deterrents preventing Russia from using nuclear weapons include the political and social implications of such an act.