Russia Issues Nuclear Threat: Medvedev Warns of 'Nuclear Weapons Game' in 2 Days

• Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian President, warned that Russia would use nuclear weapons if its existence is threatened.
• He stated that if the New START treaty expires without renewal, nuclear weapons will be 'free' in 2 days, ending limits for the first time since the 1970s.
• Medvedev hinted at Ukrainian President Zelensky's death, drawing strong reactions amid intensified Russian attacks.
• The statement comes as Russian forces advance in Ukraine, with US-brokered peace efforts yielding no significant results.
• Talks are scheduled in Abu Dhabi this week, but Russia shows no signs of softening its conditions.

Why It Matters: Russia escalates nuclear rhetoric, threatening use if existence is challenged and hinting at Zelensky's demise.