Kremlin 'normalizes' tactical nuclear weapons to 'prepare Russia for possible deployment in Ukraine'

As the world fears Vladimir Putin will fire nukes at peaceful neighboring Ukraine, Kremlin media downplay their immensely destructive capabilities

Tactical nuclear weapons have enough force to kill thousands of people (

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The Kremlin appears to be "normalizing" the use of tactical nukes through its media to prepare its population in case they are deployed in Ukraine.

World leaders continue to fear Vladimir Putin will unleash atomic warheads on the war-torn country as his 'special operation' continues to flounder.

It has been suggested that Putin may launch smaller, tactical nuclear weapons designed for battlefield use.

Although they are still incredibly destructive and can explode with a force of between 1 and 100 kilotons, compared to strategic nuclear weapons which are even more powerful.

To lessen the shock factor on the Russian people, a number of experts have been brought in and told newspapers and TV studios that the impact will be "minimal".

Tactical nuclear weapons would cause serious damage if used in Ukraine (

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In reality, thousands of people would potentially be killed within a radius of several kilometers if Putin decided to push the button.

They were told the explosion would be smaller than...