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Ukraine's fate prompts re-evaluation of nuclear deterrence

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WASHINGTON - President Vladimir Putin's order last week to place Russia's nuclear arsenal in a state of alert has raised uncomfortable questions.

One is, could Mr Putin use a limited-yield, tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine?

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