While refusing to rule out the use of nuclear weapons, Russian President Vladimir Putin`s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that if there is an existential threat for Russia, the country can use the nukes.

In an interview with CNN`s Christiane Amanpour on Tuesday, when asked under what conditions Putin would use Russia`s nuclear capability, Peskov replied, "if it is an existential threat for our country, then it can be," reported CNN News.