- Putin threatens nuclear war
- Claims superior nuclear readiness
- Critiques Western interference
Putin, in his capacity as president, has issued a dire threat that Russia will resort to nuclear war if its sovereignty is threatened.
The Kremlin chief stated in a recorded interview posted by Russian media on Wednesday that his nation is “military-technical” prepared for a nuclear conflict. His remarks indicate a resumption of nuclear “sabre-rattling,” as it was termed a year ago, in the lead-up to the presidential election this weekend.
Putin warned of a “real” danger of nuclear war in an annual address to the nation two weeks ago, should Western nations deploy troops to Ukraine. He maintained on Wednesday that Russia’s nuclear arsenal and military forces possess a decisive edge over those of the West.
“Regarding military and technical preparedness, we are certainly prepared.” “[Russian forces] maintain an ongoing state of combat readiness,” Putin stated in an interview with the state-run television station Rossiya-1.
He continued, “Our nuclear triad is more contemporary than any other triad.” “Only the United States and ourselves possess such triads.” In this regard, we have made significant progress.”
Putin and other Russian officials have frequently alluded to the nation’s nuclear capabilities ever since the Western-backed invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. However, Moscow refutes the allegation that the reminders are intended to instil fear.
In his most recent remarks, Putin emphasised that the United States possessed adequate knowledge “regarding Russian-American relations and strategic restraint” to comprehend the dangers. He stated there was no “haste” to implement the nuclear scenario.
Interference with
In addition, the Russian president commented on the recent surge in Ukrainian attacks against Russian targets over the past few weeks, coinciding with advancements by Russian forces along the largely frozen front line in eastern Ukraine.
“I do not doubt that the primary objective is to – if not to disrupt the presidential elections in Russia – then interfere in some way with the ordinary process of citizens expressing their will,” he said, referring to the March 15-17 vote.
Putin, who has governed the country since the turn of the century, is anticipated to receive another six years in office following the election.
Ukraine’s military has targeted an increasing number of oil refineries in waves of drone assaults on Russian soil. In contrast, pro-Putin Russian volunteer militias assert successful incursions across borders into Kursk and Belgorod.
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For the second consecutive night, Ukraine launched a comprehensive, overnight drone assault on multiple Russian regions on Tuesday. A Ukrainian source cited by Reuters reported that oil refineries in Ryazan, Kstovo, and Kirishi, a Russian airport in Buturlinovka, and a military airfield in the Voronezh region were affected.
The attack ignited the largest oil refinery of Rosneft, located in Ryazan, 180 kilometres (112 miles) from Moscow. “As evidenced by the online videos, the repercussions were considerable,” the source stated.
Putin reiterated in his interview that Russia is prepared to engage in substantive discussions regarding Ukraine. However, he accompanied this assertion with a rudimentary insistence that any resolution must adhere to his conditions.
“Russia is willing to engage in Ukraine-related negotiations, but they should be grounded in reality rather than cravings caused by psychotropic drug use,” he stated.
