A Kremlin spokesman said that Moscow was not ruling out the potential use of nuclear weapons if Russia was faced with an "existential threat" amid its invasion of Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin previously warned of consequences to any nation that stands in the way of his goals.
United States President Joe Biden's administration has warned businesses and companies to take eight urgent steps to prepare for potential Russian cyberattacks. The situation comes as Moscow continues to invade Ukraine and attempts to counter Western sanctions.