How to Call Russia's Nuclear Bluff: The Real Story Behind the Threat - William Spaniel

Nuclear threats have been commonplace during the Russia-Ukraine War. Today, we look at a particular incident widely reported as the riskiest thus far. Was there really a 50% chance of a nuclear war? How did the United States deduce that Russia was bluffing? And what does this incident tell us about the conflict today?

0:00 Two Perspective on Russian Nuclear Threats
1:24 The Context of the Threat
4:32 A 50% Chance of Nuclear War?
7:19 How the United States Called the Bluff
11:35 Questions about U.S. Intelligence
14:58 Nuclear Threats Today