Putin's nuclear threat as Baltic states bolster their armies

In a national address, Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to use nuclear weapons if NATO countries were to join a ground offensive in Ukraine.<br /><br />The suggestion of NATO forces was made by France's President Emmanuel Macron but quickly dismissed by the US, Britain, and Germany.<br /><br />However, it comes amid calls to show more strength against the Kremlin from Baltic leaders, as Russian troops ramp up military operations along land and sea borders in the region.<br /><br />Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are now bolstering their civilian armies and have urged other NATO countries, including the UK, to do the same. <br /><br />Today on the Daily, Anna Jones speaks to Sky's international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn to unpack what Mr Putin said in his latest speech. <br /><br />She also speaks to security and defence editor Deborah Haynes about how Russia's neighbours are readying themselves for battle. <br /><br />Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce <br />Podcast Producer: Sydney Pead <br />Assistant producer: Evan Dale <br />Podcast promotion producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John <br />Editor: Philly Beaumont