Trump Shouldn’t Fall for Russia’s Nuclear Bluster

Two days after President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. and NATO allies would supply advanced weapons to Ukraine, the Kremlin responded with nuclear threats. Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, reminded Washington that “Russia’s nuclear doctrine remains in effect, and thus, all its provisions continue to apply.”

While Peskov’s comments may spark concern among U.S. officials, they represent nothing more than an example of an age-old Kremlin psychological operation to deter Washington. The Trump administration should not fall for Putin’s saber-rattling.