This week, the Russian government began accusing Ukraine of preparing to use use a dirty bomb, an explosive device that would spew radioactive material. Russia also began its annual nuclear exercise and threatened to shoot down satellites that are helping Ukraine’s military. Nick Schifrin spoke with former Russian diplomat Boris Bondarev for a unique and rare perspective on Putin’s latest moves.
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