What if Putin Goes Nuclear?
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It’s an unthinkable idea. Is it possible that Russian President Vladimir Putin would use nuclear weapons as part of the Ukrainian conflict? In this political documentary about the war in Ukraine, esteemed British broadcaster Jon Snow explores the chances of this kind of escalation as the Russian strategic nuclear force is put on high alert. If Putin went nuclear, what would be the consequences for the world?
Media Details
Runtime: 47 minutes 2 seconds
- Topic: Geography, Social Science
- Subtopic: Europe, Government, Russia
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
- Release Year: 2022
- Producer/Distributor: BBC
- Voicer: Roy Samuelson
- Writer: Christine Lowe
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