U.S.: Russia's Talk of Nuclear Escalation Irresponsible

The transcript discusses the Russian Government's attempts to distract from its failures in Ukraine by shifting blame to other parties such as NATO and the West. It highlights the irresponsibility of Russia's actions, particularly in terms of nuclear escalation.

According to the text, who does the Russian Government attempt to shift blame to?

What does the text say about the implications of loose talk regarding nuclear weapons?