President Vladimir Putin said in remarks published on Sunday that Russia had sufficient strength and resources to take the war in Ukraine to its logical conclusion, though he hoped that there would be no need to use nuclear weapons.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin said Sunday he “hopes” Russia won’t have to nuke Ukraine in a boastful interview on state TV. The Kremlin tyrant downplayed the need for nuclear weapons against Ukraine but wouldn’t rule them out in response to a question about strikes on Russian territory.