The US National Intelligence director warns the Russian president could turn to 'more drastic means'.
Moscow would only use nuclear weapons if Putin perceives an "existential threat" to Russia, US intelligence says
The warning comes as fierce fighting continues in the east, where Russia is trying to take territory. She added that the Russian president was "probably" counting on US and EU support for Ukraine to weaken as inflation, food shortages and energy prices got worse.
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