Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Medvedev, has continued his rhetoric of wielding the nuclear sword, partially aimed at deterring Western aid to Ukraine, according to a report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). On February 7, Medvedev stated that Russia has repeatedly emphasized that its plans do not involve any conflict with NATO and EU member countries. However, Kremlin officials, including Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, have recently been constantly threatening NATO member countries, and Kremlin-affiliated figures seem to be attempting to…