Amidst the intensifying Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022, CNN reported that the United States, alarmed by the potential of a nuclear strike by Moscow against Kyiv, embarked on extensive preparations, marking the first such threat since World War II. Senior administration officials highlighted concerns that Russia might resort to using tactical nuclear weapons. To dissuade Russia, the US sought support from non-allied nations like India, leveraging their influence to discourage such actions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's outreach and public statements, along with those from other global leaders, were credited with playing a crucial role in averting the crisis.

During this period, India consistently condemned civilian casualties and advocated for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. PM Modi emphasized to President Putin at the SCO summit in Uzbekistan that the era of war should be left behind, a sentiment that found resonance in the G20 communique under India's presidency.

The National Security Council convened meetings to devise contingency plans in case of a nuclear attack, particularly during a pivotal phase when Ukrainian forces were gaining ground against Russian occupiers. The looming threat of catastrophic losses for Russian forces, coupled with alleged Russian claims of a potential Ukrainian dirty bomb, raised concerns within the US administration about a pretext for a Russian nuclear strike.

In October 2022, Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu conveyed Kremlin's apprehensions about Kyiv's alleged provocations involving a dirty bomb to US, UK, France, and Turkey. However, US intelligence did not detect any tangible steps by Russia to mobilize its nuclear forces for an attack.

Throughout the crisis, the US prioritized monitoring Russian nuclear activities but found no evidence indicating imminent nuclear weapon deployment. The collective efforts of international leaders, including Modi, in expressing concerns about the potential consequences of nuclear escalation, were deemed instrumental in dissuading Russia from resorting to such extreme measures.

Amidst the intensifying Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022, CNN reported that the United States, alarmed by the potential of a nuclear strike by Moscow against Kyiv, embarked on extensive preparations, marking the first such threat since World War II. Senior administration officials highlighted concerns that Russia might resort to using tactical nuclear weapons. To dissuade Russia, the US sought support from non-allied nations like India, leveraging their influence to discourage such actions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's outreach and public statements, along with those from other global leaders, were credited with playing a crucial role in averting the crisis.

During this period, India consistently condemned civilian casualties and advocated for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. PM Modi emphasized to President Putin at the SCO summit in Uzbekistan that the era of war should be left behind, a sentiment that found resonance in the G20 communique under India's presidency.

The National Security Council convened meetings to devise contingency plans in case of a nuclear attack, particularly during a pivotal phase when Ukrainian forces were gaining ground against Russian occupiers. The looming threat of catastrophic losses for Russian forces, coupled with alleged Russian claims of a potential Ukrainian dirty bomb, raised concerns within the US administration about a pretext for a Russian nuclear strike.

In October 2022, Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu conveyed Kremlin's apprehensions about Kyiv's alleged provocations involving a dirty bomb to US, UK, France, and Turkey. However, US intelligence did not detect any tangible steps by Russia to mobilize its nuclear forces for an attack.

Throughout the crisis, the US prioritized monitoring Russian nuclear activities but found no evidence indicating imminent nuclear weapon deployment. The collective efforts of international leaders, including Modi, in expressing concerns about the potential consequences of nuclear escalation, were deemed instrumental in dissuading Russia from resorting to such extreme measures.