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Putin's red lines now 'red with shame:' expert says Ukraine war has exposed Russia's bluff

Despite Putin’s repeated nuclear warnings, the Kremlin never seriously considered using such weapons. (PAP/EPA/GRIGORY SYSOEV)
Despite Putin’s repeated nuclear warnings, the Kremlin never seriously considered using such weapons. (PAP/EPA/GRIGORY SYSOEV)

Moscow’s threats have largely been hollow, said an expert on Russia’s strategic thinking.