Tag: russia nuclear weapons
Putin: 'Response will be harsh' if attacks continue against Russia
Speaking at a Security Council meeting, Russian President Vladimir Putin again blamed Ukraine for the Kerch Bridge attack in Crimea, saying it is an "act of terrorism". He went on to warn: "If attacks continue against Russia, the response will be harsh."...
Putin should be told he's ‘signing his suicide note’ if he authorises a nuclear weapon -former US national security adviser John Bolton tells
"If Putin authorises the use of a nuclear weapon, he is signing his suicide note." Putin should be told he's ‘signing his suicide note’ if he authorises a nuclear weapon, former US national security adviser John Bolton tells #TimesRadio.
Former general explains how West would respond if Putin used a nuke
"We will see some sort of demonstrative kinetic strike that will alter the facts on the ground in Ukraine. But not a nuke." If the West will ‘not use tactical nuclear weapons’ against Putin, what else would be used to respond? General Philip Breedlove des...
Putin may use bio-weapons as a precursor to nuclear
"Russia can't defeat Ukraine on the battlefield, so they've resorted to more missile strikes on towns and cities." The result? Ukrainians shell-shocked and parts of liberated Ukraine left without water, electricity or internet, says reporter Askold Krus...
US Steps Up Surveillance After Putin’s Nuclear Threats l Can It Deter Russia’s From Using Nukes?
Ukraine’s Western allies are taking no chances with Russian President Putin and his aides’ growing nuclear rhetoric. US and allied intelligence agencies are on the lookout for any indications about Putin ordering nuclear strikes in Ukraine. Air, space and...
Russia-Ukraine War l Why Putin Should Be Wary Of NATO’s “Flexible Response” Nuclear Policy
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made it clear that he could use nuclear weapons amid the war in Ukraine. Russia reportedly possesses nearly 2,000 tactical nuclear weapons, which are kept in storage facilities throughout the country. Questions are now...
Russia threatens nuclear action on Ukraine and its allies | Sergei Markov
"Putin will be able to use nuclear weapons against you, against Great Britain." The British are 'misinformed' when it comes to the Russian war on Ukraine, says Sergei Markov, former spokesperson to Vladimir Putin.
Putin's tactical nukes 'won't be much use' in Ukraine | Michael Clarke
"To cross the nuclear threshold, even with a small nuclear weapon, I think would turn even China against President Putin and Russia." China and Ukrainian tactics have made Russia's nuclear arsenal impotent, Defence Analyst Michael Clarke tells Times Radio...
'We will see a tactical nuclear weapon used in the next 10 years' | Tobias Ellwood
If the war in Ukraine has taught us anything, it's that Britain still needs a strong military. That's certainly what the UK's generals will tell you. But how much would you spend on defence?