Vladimir Putin has been warned that not using nuclear weapons in Europe would be a grave mistake, with an advocate urging for a bombing of the UK. The concerning statements came from Sergei Karaganov, also known as Professor Doomsday, who serves as the honorary chairman of the Russian Council for Foreign and Defence Policy. According to Karaganov, the deployment of tactical atomic weapons is the only way to prevent a larger conflict between Russia and the US.
Joining a chorus of Putin supporters and Kremlin figures, Karaganov is pushing for an escalation of nuclear activities in the ongoing Ukraine conflict and in dealings with NATO. This stance coincides with a perceived change in position from US President Donald Trump, who suggested that Ukraine could potentially reclaim all the territory seized by Russian forces.
Karaganov emphasized, “In extreme situations, the use of nuclear weapons is a terrible sin. However, not utilizing them and risking a major war is an even greater sin.” He communicated these views on Russian state television, echoing Moscow’s propaganda that highlights a supposed threat from NATO allies on the nation’s western border. Karaganov stressed the need to discard outdated notions that a nuclear war is unwinnable, stating that Europe’s will must be broken to pave the way for a resurgence of “normal, healthy forces.”
Furthermore, TV personality Vladimir Solovyov, a prominent advocate of nuclear strikes, provocatively suggested bombing prestigious British institutions like Oxford and Cambridge to dismantle the British elite. Solovyov derided the government and the Royal Family, insinuating that a mysterious ‘establishment’ truly controls Great Britain.
Solovyov’s comments on his evening television show included challenging the notion of who holds real power in the country and dismissing the authority of those in government. He humorously remarked that the Royal Family should not be allowed anywhere near positions of influence.
