Russia has stepped up nuclear blackmail lately. We cannot rule out the possibility that Putin might indeed use tactical nuclear weapons.
This is the opinion of Channel 24said the head of the Center for Military Legal Research Alexander Musienko. According to him, nuclear threats from Russia have been heard for a long time, and so far they have not had any consequences.
Will Putin use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine
However, it is not 100% certain that the Kremlin dictator will not take such a step in the future.
“Because the paths are obsessed with neo-imperial ambitions, aggression and hatred, the possibility of the use of nuclear weapons exists
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As the military expert explained, nuclear projectiles are not launched randomly. The country should work out potential points for strikes in various exercises.
According to the information that is in the public plane, which was provided by Western intelligence and experts, Russia did not work out plans for nuclear tactical strikes Ukraine,” Musiyenko said.
Where can Russia launch nuclear strikes
The aggressor country trained to strike in other places. According to the head of the Center for Military Legal Studies, there are 2 points from where Russia considered potential local nuclear strikes.
- This is Belarus , from where the Russians worked out strike plans for the Baltic States . According to the military expert, it would be beneficial for the Kremlin to launch nuclear missiles from the territory of another country. After all, if there is a retaliatory strike, then the missiles will arrive exactly there, and not on the territory of Russia.
- The second direction is Kaliningrad Oblast , where Russia has deployed Iskander missile systems. According to the Russians, nuclear warheads were also brought there.
“Russia has been conducting various military exercises with a nuclear component since 2006. And in 2009, the Russians simulated a local nuclear strike on Warsaw and Copenhagen “, Musienko said.
Is Russia preparing to strike Ukraine
The fact that Ukraine has not yet appeared in Russian exercises as an object for nuclear destruction does not in any way indicate that a strike is impossible.
“Russia could and can now urgently work out other scenarios of strikes against other objects and other cities, including in Ukraine,” the military expert suggested.
However, according to him, Moscow will not be able to fully devote preparations for a nuclear strike.
As soon as there are some signs that Russia is really preparing for a nuclear strike, we will see counter-movements and warnings from partners. Today, the US and NATO only warn of devastating consequences. But this position does not indicate that something inevitable is about to happen,” Musienko stressed.
The purpose of nuclear blackmail by Moscow.
He added that now all the threats from Russia are greater directed not to Kyiv, but to the West.
Putin understands that he has no direct influence on Ukraine, so he is trying to do this through our Western partners. Russia is scaring the West to force them to reduce military aid to Ukraine and encourage Kyiv to negotiate, a military expert said.
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Nuclear Threat from Russia: Briefly
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov once again threatened with “nuclear doctrine”. He stated that all Russian laws and doctrines, including nuclear, will also apply to the territories of Ukraine “attached” through fake “referendums”.
- EU High Representative for Foreign Policy Josep Borrell believes that the EU should take seriously to Putin's threats. We are talking about the use of nuclear weapons in the armed conflict in Ukraine.
- Advisor to the Office of the President Oleksiy Arestovich noted that if he decides to use nuclear weapons, the consequences for him will be catastrophic.
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