Merkel: take Putin's words seriously Putin said on September 21 that the “wind rose” could turn in the direction of those who use “nuclear blackmail” against Russia, and Moscow will use all its forces to protect the population. These words should not be considered a bluff, Merkel believes : 320px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2), (max-width: 320px) and (min-resolution: 192dpi)” >