A British military expert, Colonel (ret.) Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, suggests Vladimir Putin is becoming increasingly desperate due to mounting economic problems in Russia and significant losses in Ukraine. In an article for The Telegraph, de Bretton-Gordon posits that Putin may consider attacking a NATO country to deter further European support for Ukraine. If this fails to halt aid, the Russian leader might resort to using a tactical nuclear weapon. This escalation would be a last-ditch effort to force Europe to withdraw its backing of Ukraine. The expert believes Russia is being driven to the brink by its worsening situation. This assessment highlights growing concerns about the potential for a wider conflict and the possibility of nuclear escalation.