Putin sends chilling nuclear warning as Russia warns of incoming 'apocalypse'

Vladimir Putin has sent out a chilling warning as Russia warns the world that an apocalypse is “a real possibility” as the leader “personally oversees” Russia’s nuclear weapon development.

The head of Russia’s Atomic Energy Corporation, Alexei Likhachev, revealed that the dictator has direct involvement in its activities.

Likhachev said: “[Our] nuclear shield, [our] nuclear sword – remains our key task.

“The President of the Russian Federation personally oversees the creation of weapons based on new physical principles and the maintenance of the combat capability of our existing solutions.”

The announcement comes as former Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, threatened the “real possibility” of “nuclear apocalypse”, according to the Sun.

He added: “Our conflict with the Western world today is existential in nature.

“And, unfortunately, I have no illusions about what will happen next.”

However, these claims have been slammed by Andrey Belousov ambassador-at-large at the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Belousov said: “We consider it necessary to refute the unfounded speculations that Russia is allegedly considering the possibility of using nuclear weapons in Ukraine or threatening to use them.”

He added: “Russia is not interested in escalating tensions. It is in our interests that nuclear weapons are never used.”

Ukraine have urged that Moscow make their intentions regarding the use of neclear weapons clear.

Armed Forces Colonel Pavlo Yelizarov said: “If we increase our effectiveness and inflict more damage, and they experience a depression on the frontline, I don’t rule out a counteroffensive.

“We could hold positions on certain lines.

“The question is whether they will use tactical nuclear weapons.

“This is an international issue, and it would be good for them to start discussing it.”