"Putin has repeated this rhetoric several times before.

He is well aware of the consequences of a nuclear war and understands that no one wins in a nuclear war."

APA reports that NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said this while commenting on the Russian leader's warning about the use of nuclear weapons.

According to Stoltenberg, NATO has clearly stated that it will respond appropriately to Russia's actions, and Moscow should not have any miscalculations in this regard.

"There was nothing unexpected in Putin's speech.

This was not a surprise for us, we were preparing for it.

We will continue to be discreet and calm.

At the same time, we will continue our assistance to Ukraine," NATO Secretary General noted.