Vladimir Putin has been warned that not using nuclear weapons in Europe would be a grave mistake and was encouraged to target the UK with bombings. These alarming statements were made by Sergei Karaganov, also known as Professor Doomsday, who is the honorary chairman of the Russian Council for Foreign and Defence Policy. He argued that the only way to prevent a larger conflict between Russia and the US is through the use of tactical atomic weapons.
Karaganov is among the Putin loyalists and Kremlin figures advocating for nuclear escalation in the Ukraine crisis and in dealings with NATO. This comes after a shift in stance from US President Donald Trump, who suggested that Ukraine could potentially regain all the territory seized by Russian forces.
Speaking on Russian state television, Karaganov emphasized the necessity of nuclear weapons in extreme cases to avoid a major war, even referring to it as a “terrible sin.” He criticized the idea that a nuclear war cannot be won, stating that breaking the will of European elites is crucial to bring about a change in Europe.
He stressed the need to be prepared to take decisive actions, including the use of severe measures, to combat what he perceives as a threat from Europe. Additionally, influential TV personality Vladimir Solovyov, who supports nuclear attacks, provocatively suggested bombing prestigious British universities like Oxford and Cambridge to eliminate the British elite.
Solovyov raised questions about who truly holds power in Great Britain, dismissing government officials and even the Royal Family as being under the control of a mysterious ‘establishment’. He expressed doubt about the competency of those in power and implied that a deeper analysis of the power structure in the country is needed.
In conclusion, the calls for nuclear actions and escalations reflect the heightened tensions and conflicting perspectives between Russia and Western powers regarding the Ukraine crisis and broader geopolitical issues.