Vladimir Putin has warned that any direct clash of NATO and Russian troops could lead to a 'global catastrophe' and said Russia's mobilisation would end within a fortnight.
Fears have been growing that the war could escalate and even become a nuclear conflict.
The speech follows Russia’s attacks on civilian areas on Monday, including parts of the capital Kyiv, where a missile strike hit a playground. After the Kerch bridge blast was followed by Ukraine recapturing of occupied areas in the east and south of the country in a series of counter offensives that restored confidence and embarrassed Russia’s military.
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