[HIGHLIGHTS] Washington considers Putin's comments on the “real threat” of nuclear war “irresponsible”

Washington considers Putin's comments on the “real threat” of nuclear war “irresponsible”. “This is no way for the leader of a nuclear-armed state to speak,” the State Department spokesperson said.

In a speech, the Russian president addressed the West, telling them that "they must understand that we, too, have weapons capable of hitting targets on their territory" “We have no signs that Russia is preparing to use a nuclear weapon," he said.