The British newspaper “The Independent” says that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s nuclear threats and announcing his intention to hand over tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus are merely an attempt to weaken the resolve of the West and Ukraine, proving that the war in Ukraine is not going away. its grace and just a scam.
The newspaper mocked the announcement, pointing out that Putin was determined to send another threatening message, saying it was difficult to see how to launch 10 missiles given the size of the Russian nuclear arsenal and the range of launch systems the Kremlin has. Ranged tactical warheads are a decisive step in the Ukrainian war.
While the latest threat to the use of weapons of mass destruction is more tangible than any of the previous vague threats, there is not necessarily reason to believe that this potential deployment poses a greater risk than previously existed.
And if Putin wanted to use a nuclear bomb to help him win on the Donetsk battlefields, he could do it from Russian soil.
Stating that the Pentagon’s reaction was therefore calm, close to apathy and almost boring, the newspaper added that he knew very well the deterrent effect of Putin’s “reckless and seeking victory” doctrine of mutual solidarity, according to the newspaper. guaranteed destruction is still in effect.
The newspaper pointed out that Russia’s placing these frightening weapons on the borders of 3 NATO member countries (Poland, Latvia and Lithuania) and near Germany would only serve to remind European countries and the whole world about Russia’s bad intentions and the need for collective security. Stronger than ever.
And he remembered that last year Russia’s attack on Ukraine had turned a tired NATO into an effective and united front against Moscow.
The newspaper said that Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky was sincere in saying that there would be no large-scale counterattack in Ukraine without new ammunition, armor, and drones instead of nuclear bombs.
