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Sergei Karaganov, an advisor to Vladimir Putin, warned that millions could face death if Russia resorts to nuclear action, specifically if NATO deploys troops to Ukraine or threatens Kaliningrad. NATO has condemned this rhetoric, stating, “We strongly denounce the threat of force, including any irresponsible nuclear rhetoric.”
Sergei Karaganov stated that Russia would resort to nuclear action if NATO troops are deployed in Ukraine or if Kaliningrad is threatened, emphasizing the severe consequences he anticipates for millions in NATO countries. NATO has officially condemned the threats made by Russia and reaffirmed that its operations are defensive in nature, ensuring that none pose a risk to Russian territory.
Sergei Karaganov, a senior advisor to Vladimir Putin, warned that “millions of innocent people would perish” if Russia deemed its territory threatened and resorted to nuclear action. In response, NATO issued a statement denouncing the “irresponsible nuclear rhetoric,” asserting that its activities do not pose a risk to Russia and affirming its position as a defensive alliance.
What remains unclear — It is uncertain how NATO will respond to the possibility of a nuclear strike if its troops are deployed in Ukraine.
Professor Karaganov warns Putin may resort to nuclear action if Western troops enter Ukraine
In the interview, he issued a terrifying warning (Picture: e2w)
One of Vladimir Putin’s most senior advisors has said millions of innocent people face death if Vladimir Putin pushes his nuclear button.
‘Professor Doomsday’ Sergei Karaganov, 74, an Honorary Chairman of the Praesidium of Russia’s Council on Foreign and Defence Policy, issued the warning after weeks of increasing tensions.
He said Russia will go nuclear if the West sends troops into Ukraine or touches the Kremlin’s Baltic Sea outpost, Kaliningrad.
‘I hope it does not come to that, but Russia would be forced to launch a nuclear strike if NATO countries deployed troops to Ukrainian territory or if there were a direct threat to Russian territory,’ he said.
He smiled and added: ‘It is absolutely clear that such a war would be nuclear. I do not want that, and I am actively working to prevent such a scenario.’
The professor is one of Putin’s senior advisers (Picture: e2w)
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He went on to say that a ‘nuclear war in Europe would be easily won’, but inflict ‘terrible moral damage’ on Russia.
‘Millions of innocent people would perish,’ he said, referencing NATO nations.
The interviewer told Karaganov that he had earlier suggested a ‘preemptive nuclear strike’, to which the professor replied: ‘It’s not too late.’
‘I hope things won’t come to that, but I am very pleased that both the Russian President and the Foreign Minister have started saying that if a war were to break out, it would be very short,’ he said.
Yesterday, NATO responded to Russia’s outright threat to deploy nuclear weapons if Kaliningrad is ‘threatened’ by the alliance.
NATO has denounced the threat of force (Picture: e2w)
‘We strongly denounce the threat of force, including any irresponsible nuclear rhetoric,’ NATO wrote.
‘We have sent a response, noting that NATO is a defensive Alliance and none of our activities or exercises pose a risk to any part of Russia.
‘We strongly denounce the threat of force, including any irresponsible nuclear rhetoric.’
Russia has repeatedly threatened the use of nuclear weapons if NATO and other European countries continue to ‘threaten’ its territory.
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